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
C9BEBB
RGB
201, 190, 187
HSL
13, 11%, 76%
HSB
13, 7%, 79%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 21
LAB
78, 4, 3
LCH
78, 5, 40
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 36
XYZ
51, 53, 54
LUV
78, 7, 4
HWB
13, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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