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
C0CBCC
RGB
192, 203, 204
HSL
185, 11%, 78%
HSB
185, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -4, -2
LCH
81, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 203
XYZ
54, 58, 66
LUV
81, -6, -2
HWB
185, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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