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
C7C4C8
RGB
199, 196, 200
HSL
285, 4%, 78%
HSB
285, 2%, 78%
CMYK
0, 2, 0, 22
LAB
79, 2, -2
LCH
79, 2, 315
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 318
XYZ
54, 56, 63
LUV
79, 1, -3
HWB
285, 77%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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