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
C7C8CE
RGB
199, 200, 206
HSL
231, 7%, 79%
HSB
231, 3%, 81%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 19
LAB
81, 0, -3
LCH
81, 3, 279
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 279
XYZ
55, 58, 67
LUV
81, -1, -5
HWB
231, 78%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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