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
C8CFCD
RGB
200, 207, 205
HSL
163, 7%, 80%
HSB
163, 3%, 81%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 19
LAB
83, -3, 0
LCH
83, 3, 177
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 177
XYZ
57, 61, 67
LUV
83, -4, 1
HWB
163, 78%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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