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
D1C8CF
RGB
209, 200, 207
HSL
313, 9%, 80%
HSB
313, 4%, 82%
CMYK
0, 4, 1, 18
LAB
81, 4, -2
LCH
81, 5, 331
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 333
XYZ
58, 59, 67
LUV
81, 5, -4
HWB
313, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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