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
C3CBCF
RGB
195, 203, 207
HSL
200, 11%, 79%
HSB
200, 6%, 81%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 19
LAB
81, -2, -3
LCH
81, 4, 233
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 229
XYZ
55, 59, 67
LUV
81, -5, -4
HWB
200, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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