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
C3CBC4
RGB
195, 203, 196
HSL
128, 7%, 78%
HSB
128, 4%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 3, 20
LAB
81, -4, 3
LCH
81, 5, 147
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 149
XYZ
54, 58, 61
LUV
81, -4, 4
HWB
128, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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