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
C3BFCC
RGB
195, 191, 204
HSL
258, 11%, 77%
HSB
258, 6%, 80%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 20
LAB
78, 3, -6
LCH
78, 7, 298
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 300
XYZ
52, 53, 65
LUV
78, 1, -10
HWB
258, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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