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
D9C8CE
RGB
217, 200, 206
HSL
339, 18%, 82%
HSB
339, 8%, 85%
CMYK
0, 8, 5, 15
LAB
82, 7, -1
LCH
82, 7, 354
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 354
XYZ
60, 61, 67
LUV
82, 10, -3
HWB
339, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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