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
C8CED6
RGB
200, 206, 214
HSL
214, 15%, 81%
HSB
214, 7%, 84%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 16
LAB
82, -1, -5
LCH
82, 5, 258
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 256
XYZ
58, 61, 72
LUV
82, -4, -7
HWB
214, 78%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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