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
C1BFCC
RGB
193, 191, 204
HSL
249, 11%, 77%
HSB
249, 6%, 80%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 20
LAB
78, 3, -6
LCH
78, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 293
XYZ
52, 53, 65
LUV
78, 0, -10
HWB
249, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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