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
C8BFC8
RGB
200, 191, 200
HSL
300, 8%, 77%
HSB
300, 4%, 78%
CMYK
0, 4, 0, 22
LAB
78, 4, -3
LCH
78, 6, 323
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 326
XYZ
53, 54, 62
LUV
78, 5, -6
HWB
300, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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