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
CABFBF
RGB
202, 191, 191
HSL
0, 9%, 77%
HSB
0, 5%, 79%
CMYK
0, 5, 5, 21
LAB
78, 4, 1
LCH
78, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 17
XYZ
52, 54, 57
LUV
78, 6, 1
HWB
0, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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