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
C9BCBF
RGB
201, 188, 191
HSL
346, 11%, 76%
HSB
346, 6%, 79%
CMYK
0, 6, 5, 21
LAB
77, 5, 0
LCH
77, 5, 2
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 2
XYZ
51, 52, 57
LUV
77, 7, -1
HWB
346, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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