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
CCC4C2
RGB
204, 196, 194
HSL
12, 9%, 78%
HSB
12, 5%, 80%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 20
LAB
80, 3, 2
LCH
80, 3, 38
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 34
XYZ
54, 56, 59
LUV
80, 5, 3
HWB
12, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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