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
C8BBB9
RGB
200, 187, 185
HSL
8, 12%, 75%
HSB
8, 8%, 78%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 22
LAB
77, 4, 3
LCH
77, 5, 32
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 28
XYZ
50, 51, 53
LUV
77, 8, 3
HWB
8, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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