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
C9CBDA
RGB
201, 203, 218
HSL
233, 19%, 82%
HSB
233, 8%, 85%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 15
LAB
82, 1, -8
LCH
82, 8, 280
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 280
XYZ
58, 60, 75
LUV
82, -2, -12
HWB
233, 79%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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