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
C8C8CB
RGB
200, 200, 203
HSL
240, 3%, 79%
HSB
240, 1%, 80%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 20
LAB
81, 0, -2
LCH
81, 2, 285
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 286
XYZ
55, 58, 65
LUV
81, 0, -2
HWB
240, 78%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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