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
C3CECB
RGB
195, 206, 203
HSL
164, 10%, 79%
HSB
164, 5%, 81%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 19
LAB
82, -4, 0
LCH
82, 4, 178
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 178
XYZ
55, 60, 65
LUV
82, -6, 1
HWB
164, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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