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
C1CBCA
RGB
193, 203, 202
HSL
174, 9%, 78%
HSB
174, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -4, -1
LCH
81, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 190
XYZ
54, 58, 64
LUV
81, -5, 0
HWB
174, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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