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
CAC6C7
RGB
202, 198, 199
HSL
345, 4%, 78%
HSB
345, 2%, 79%
CMYK
0, 2, 1, 21
LAB
80, 2, 0
LCH
80, 2, 1
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 0
XYZ
55, 57, 62
LUV
80, 2, 0
HWB
345, 78%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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