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
C8BEC9
RGB
200, 190, 201
HSL
295, 9%, 77%
HSB
295, 5%, 79%
CMYK
0, 5, 0, 21
LAB
78, 5, -4
LCH
78, 7, 320
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 323
XYZ
53, 53, 63
LUV
78, 5, -7
HWB
295, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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