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
CACECC
RGB
202, 206, 204
HSL
150, 4%, 80%
HSB
150, 2%, 81%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 19
LAB
82, -2, 0
LCH
82, 2, 164
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 165
XYZ
57, 61, 66
LUV
82, -2, 1
HWB
150, 79%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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