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
C3CBC7
RGB
195, 203, 199
HSL
150, 7%, 78%
HSB
150, 4%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 20
LAB
81, -3, 1
LCH
81, 4, 164
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 165
XYZ
54, 58, 62
LUV
81, -4, 2
HWB
150, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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