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
C1C8CD
RGB
193, 200, 205
HSL
205, 11%, 78%
HSB
205, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 20
LAB
80, -2, -3
LCH
80, 4, 242
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 239
XYZ
54, 57, 66
LUV
80, -4, -5
HWB
205, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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