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
D1C2D7
RGB
209, 194, 215
HSL
283, 21%, 80%
HSB
283, 10%, 84%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 16
LAB
80, 8, -9
LCH
80, 12, 314
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 316
XYZ
58, 57, 72
LUV
80, 7, -15
HWB
283, 76%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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