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
C6BDBE
RGB
198, 189, 190
HSL
353, 7%, 76%
HSB
353, 5%, 78%
CMYK
0, 5, 4, 22
LAB
77, 3, 1
LCH
77, 3, 11
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 10
XYZ
51, 52, 56
LUV
77, 5, 0
HWB
353, 74%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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