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
C0C0C0
RGB
192, 192, 192
HSL
0, 0%, 75%
HSB
0, 0%, 75%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 25
LAB
78, 0, 0
LCH
78, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.81, 0.00, 0
XYZ
50, 53, 57
LUV
78, 0, 0
HWB
0, 75%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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