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
C1CDCE
RGB
193, 205, 206
HSL
185, 12%, 78%
HSB
185, 6%, 81%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 19
LAB
81, -4, -2
LCH
81, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 203
XYZ
55, 59, 67
LUV
81, -7, -2
HWB
185, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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