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
CABCBC
RGB
202, 188, 188
HSL
0, 12%, 76%
HSB
0, 7%, 79%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 21
LAB
77, 5, 2
LCH
77, 5, 20
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 17
XYZ
51, 52, 55
LUV
77, 8, 2
HWB
0, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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