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
C7C5C1
RGB
199, 197, 193
HSL
40, 5%, 77%
HSB
40, 3%, 78%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 22
LAB
80, 0, 2
LCH
80, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 85
XYZ
53, 56, 58
LUV
80, 1, 3
HWB
40, 76%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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