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
C6CBCA
RGB
198, 203, 202
HSL
168, 5%, 79%
HSB
168, 2%, 80%
CMYK
2, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -2, 0
LCH
81, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 183
XYZ
55, 59, 64
LUV
81, -3, 0
HWB
168, 78%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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