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
C8CED8
RGB
200, 206, 216
HSL
217, 17%, 82%
HSB
217, 7%, 85%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 15
LAB
83, -1, -6
LCH
83, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 261
XYZ
58, 61, 74
LUV
83, -4, -9
HWB
217, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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