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
CAC6C3
RGB
202, 198, 195
HSL
26, 6%, 78%
HSB
26, 3%, 79%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 21
LAB
80, 1, 2
LCH
80, 2, 63
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 60
XYZ
54, 57, 60
LUV
80, 2, 3
HWB
26, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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