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
C0BFC2
RGB
192, 191, 194
HSL
260, 2%, 75%
HSB
260, 2%, 76%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 24
LAB
77, 1, -1
LCH
77, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.81, 0.00, 301
XYZ
50, 52, 58
LUV
77, 0, -2
HWB
260, 75%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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