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
C7C8CA
RGB
199, 200, 202
HSL
220, 3%, 79%
HSB
220, 1%, 79%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 21
LAB
81, 0, -1
LCH
81, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 265
XYZ
55, 58, 64
LUV
81, -1, -2
HWB
220, 78%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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