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
C3BCBF
RGB
195, 188, 191
HSL
334, 6%, 75%
HSB
334, 4%, 76%
CMYK
0, 4, 2, 24
LAB
77, 3, -1
LCH
77, 3, 349
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 349
XYZ
50, 51, 57
LUV
77, 4, -1
HWB
334, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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