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
CAC2BF
RGB
202, 194, 191
HSL
16, 9%, 77%
HSB
16, 5%, 79%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 21
LAB
79, 2, 3
LCH
79, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 42
XYZ
53, 55, 57
LUV
79, 5, 3
HWB
16, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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