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
C9CCDE
RGB
201, 204, 222
HSL
231, 24%, 83%
HSB
231, 9%, 87%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 13
LAB
82, 2, -9
LCH
82, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 278
XYZ
59, 61, 78
LUV
82, -3, -15
HWB
231, 79%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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