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
C3CBCE
RGB
195, 203, 206
HSL
196, 10%, 79%
HSB
196, 5%, 81%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 19
LAB
81, -2, -3
LCH
81, 3, 226
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 222
XYZ
55, 59, 67
LUV
81, -5, -3
HWB
196, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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