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
C8CCC4
RGB
200, 204, 196
HSL
90, 7%, 78%
HSB
90, 4%, 80%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 20
LAB
82, -3, 3
LCH
82, 4, 126
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 129
XYZ
55, 59, 61
LUV
82, -2, 6
HWB
90, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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