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
C1CBDB
RGB
193, 203, 219
HSL
217, 27%, 81%
HSB
217, 12%, 86%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 14
LAB
81, -1, -9
LCH
81, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 260
XYZ
56, 59, 75
LUV
81, -6, -14
HWB
217, 76%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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