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
C8BCCC
RGB
200, 188, 204
HSL
285, 14%, 77%
HSB
285, 8%, 80%
CMYK
2, 8, 0, 20
LAB
78, 7, -6
LCH
78, 9, 315
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 318
XYZ
53, 53, 64
LUV
78, 6, -11
HWB
285, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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