Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
C6D0CD
RGB
198, 208, 205
HSL
162, 10%, 80%
HSB
162, 5%, 82%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 18
LAB
83, -4, 0
LCH
83, 4, 176
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 176
XYZ
57, 62, 67
LUV
83, -5, 1
HWB
162, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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