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
D1C5C2
RGB
209, 197, 194
HSL
12, 14%, 79%
HSB
12, 7%, 82%
CMYK
0, 6, 7, 18
LAB
80, 4, 3
LCH
80, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 34
XYZ
56, 57, 59
LUV
80, 7, 4
HWB
12, 76%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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