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
CAC5C8
RGB
202, 197, 200
HSL
324, 5%, 78%
HSB
324, 2%, 79%
CMYK
0, 2, 1, 21
LAB
80, 2, -1
LCH
80, 2, 339
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 340
XYZ
55, 57, 63
LUV
80, 3, -2
HWB
324, 77%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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