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
D3CACA
RGB
211, 202, 202
HSL
0, 9%, 81%
HSB
0, 4%, 83%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 17
LAB
82, 3, 1
LCH
82, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 17
XYZ
59, 60, 64
LUV
82, 5, 1
HWB
0, 79%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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