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
C7CBDF
RGB
199, 203, 223
HSL
230, 27%, 83%
HSB
230, 11%, 87%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 13
LAB
82, 1, -10
LCH
82, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 277
XYZ
58, 60, 78
LUV
82, -3, -16
HWB
230, 78%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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