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
C2BFBC
RGB
194, 191, 188
HSL
30, 5%, 75%
HSB
30, 3%, 76%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 24
LAB
78, 1, 2
LCH
78, 2, 70
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 68
XYZ
50, 52, 55
LUV
78, 2, 3
HWB
30, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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