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
C1CDCF
RGB
193, 205, 207
HSL
189, 13%, 78%
HSB
189, 7%, 81%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 19
LAB
82, -4, -2
LCH
82, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 209
XYZ
55, 60, 68
LUV
82, -7, -3
HWB
189, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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