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
CAC3C4
RGB
202, 195, 196
HSL
351, 6%, 78%
HSB
351, 3%, 79%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 21
LAB
79, 3, 0
LCH
79, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 7
XYZ
54, 56, 60
LUV
79, 4, 0
HWB
351, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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