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
C1C6C3
RGB
193, 198, 195
HSL
144, 4%, 77%
HSB
144, 3%, 78%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 22
LAB
79, -2, 1
LCH
79, 2, 158
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 160
XYZ
52, 56, 60
LUV
79, -3, 2
HWB
144, 76%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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