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
C1CDC8
RGB
193, 205, 200
HSL
155, 11%, 78%
HSB
155, 6%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 20
LAB
81, -5, 1
LCH
81, 5, 168
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 169
XYZ
54, 59, 63
LUV
81, -6, 2
HWB
155, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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