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
D3C4C2
RGB
211, 196, 194
HSL
7, 16%, 79%
HSB
7, 8%, 83%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 17
LAB
80, 5, 3
LCH
80, 6, 30
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 27
XYZ
56, 57, 59
LUV
80, 9, 3
HWB
7, 76%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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