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
C3CFDD
RGB
195, 207, 221
HSL
212, 28%, 82%
HSB
212, 12%, 87%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 13
LAB
83, -2, -8
LCH
83, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 252
XYZ
58, 61, 77
LUV
83, -7, -13
HWB
212, 76%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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