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
C8C2C4
RGB
200, 194, 196
HSL
340, 5%, 77%
HSB
340, 3%, 78%
CMYK
0, 3, 2, 22
LAB
79, 2, 0
LCH
79, 2, 355
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 355
XYZ
53, 55, 60
LUV
79, 3, -1
HWB
340, 76%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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