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
CCC1BF
RGB
204, 193, 191
HSL
9, 11%, 77%
HSB
9, 6%, 80%
CMYK
0, 5, 6, 20
LAB
79, 4, 2
LCH
79, 4, 33
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 30
XYZ
53, 55, 57
LUV
79, 7, 3
HWB
9, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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