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
C0C8CA
RGB
192, 200, 202
HSL
192, 9%, 77%
HSB
192, 5%, 79%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 21
LAB
80, -3, -2
LCH
80, 3, 218
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 214
XYZ
53, 57, 64
LUV
80, -5, -3
HWB
192, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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