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
CCC8D7
RGB
204, 200, 215
HSL
256, 16%, 81%
HSB
256, 7%, 84%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 16
LAB
81, 4, -7
LCH
81, 8, 297
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 298
XYZ
58, 59, 73
LUV
81, 1, -11
HWB
256, 78%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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