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
C9BDCC
RGB
201, 189, 204
HSL
288, 13%, 77%
HSB
288, 7%, 80%
CMYK
1, 7, 0, 20
LAB
78, 6, -6
LCH
78, 9, 317
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 319
XYZ
53, 53, 65
LUV
78, 6, -10
HWB
288, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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