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
C7CBCD
RGB
199, 203, 205
HSL
200, 6%, 79%
HSB
200, 3%, 80%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 20
LAB
81, -1, -2
LCH
81, 2, 233
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 229
XYZ
56, 59, 66
LUV
81, -2, -2
HWB
200, 78%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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