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
C3C4C2
RGB
195, 196, 194
HSL
90, 2%, 76%
HSB
90, 1%, 77%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 23
LAB
79, -1, 1
LCH
79, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.82, 0.00, 129
XYZ
52, 55, 59
LUV
79, 0, 1
HWB
90, 76%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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