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
C9CCCB
RGB
201, 204, 203
HSL
160, 3%, 79%
HSB
160, 1%, 80%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 20
LAB
82, -1, 0
LCH
82, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.84, 0.00, 174
XYZ
56, 60, 65
LUV
82, -2, 0
HWB
160, 79%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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