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
C3C7C2
RGB
195, 199, 194
HSL
108, 4%, 77%
HSB
108, 3%, 78%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 22
LAB
80, -2, 2
LCH
80, 3, 137
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 139
XYZ
53, 56, 59
LUV
80, -2, 3
HWB
108, 76%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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