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
C8C2DA
RGB
200, 194, 218
HSL
255, 24%, 81%
HSB
255, 11%, 85%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 15
LAB
79, 6, -11
LCH
79, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 297
XYZ
56, 56, 74
LUV
79, 2, -18
HWB
255, 76%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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