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
C9C7CE
RGB
201, 199, 206
HSL
257, 7%, 79%
HSB
257, 3%, 81%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 19
LAB
81, 2, -3
LCH
81, 4, 297
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 299
XYZ
56, 58, 67
LUV
81, 1, -5
HWB
257, 78%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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