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
C8CED1
RGB
200, 206, 209
HSL
200, 9%, 80%
HSB
200, 4%, 82%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 18
LAB
82, -2, -2
LCH
82, 3, 233
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 229
XYZ
57, 61, 69
LUV
82, -3, -3
HWB
200, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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