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
CACBCE
RGB
202, 203, 206
HSL
225, 4%, 80%
HSB
225, 2%, 81%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 19
LAB
82, 0, -2
LCH
82, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.84, 0.00, 271
XYZ
57, 60, 67
LUV
82, -1, -2
HWB
225, 79%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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