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
C8BCC3
RGB
200, 188, 195
HSL
325, 10%, 76%
HSB
325, 6%, 78%
CMYK
0, 6, 3, 22
LAB
77, 5, -2
LCH
77, 6, 340
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 341
XYZ
52, 52, 59
LUV
77, 6, -4
HWB
325, 74%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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