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
C9C6C8
RGB
201, 198, 200
HSL
320, 3%, 78%
HSB
320, 1%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 0, 21
LAB
80, 1, -1
LCH
80, 1, 335
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 337
XYZ
55, 57, 63
LUV
80, 2, -1
HWB
320, 78%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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