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
CAC8C3
RGB
202, 200, 195
HSL
43, 6%, 78%
HSB
43, 3%, 79%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 21
LAB
81, 0, 3
LCH
81, 3, 89
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 89
XYZ
55, 58, 60
LUV
81, 1, 4
HWB
43, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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