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
C1CED3
RGB
193, 206, 211
HSL
197, 17%, 79%
HSB
197, 9%, 83%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 17
LAB
82, -4, -4
LCH
82, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 223
XYZ
56, 60, 70
LUV
82, -7, -6
HWB
197, 76%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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