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
C7C8CC
RGB
199, 200, 204
HSL
228, 5%, 79%
HSB
228, 2%, 80%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 20
LAB
81, 0, -2
LCH
81, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 275
XYZ
55, 58, 65
LUV
81, -1, -3
HWB
228, 78%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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