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
CCC9CA
RGB
204, 201, 202
HSL
340, 3%, 79%
HSB
340, 1%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 1, 20
LAB
81, 1, 0
LCH
81, 1, 355
OKLCH
0.84, 0.00, 355
XYZ
56, 59, 64
LUV
81, 2, 0
HWB
340, 79%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.