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
C1C2BE
RGB
193, 194, 190
HSL
75, 3%, 75%
HSB
75, 2%, 76%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 24
LAB
78, -1, 2
LCH
78, 2, 116
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 118
XYZ
51, 54, 56
LUV
78, 0, 3
HWB
75, 75%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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