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
C9C7C6
RGB
201, 199, 198
HSL
20, 3%, 78%
HSB
20, 1%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 1, 21
LAB
80, 1, 1
LCH
80, 1, 53
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 49
XYZ
55, 57, 62
LUV
80, 1, 1
HWB
20, 78%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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