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
D8C8CA
RGB
216, 200, 202
HSL
353, 17%, 82%
HSB
353, 7%, 85%
CMYK
0, 7, 6, 15
LAB
82, 6, 1
LCH
82, 6, 11
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 9
XYZ
60, 60, 64
LUV
82, 9, 0
HWB
353, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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