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
C3C2CA
RGB
195, 194, 202
HSL
248, 7%, 78%
HSB
248, 4%, 79%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 21
LAB
79, 1, -4
LCH
79, 4, 291
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 292
XYZ
52, 54, 64
LUV
79, 0, -6
HWB
248, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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