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
C1C2C4
RGB
193, 194, 196
HSL
220, 2%, 76%
HSB
220, 2%, 77%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 23
LAB
78, 0, -1
LCH
78, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.81, 0.00, 265
XYZ
51, 54, 60
LUV
78, -1, -2
HWB
220, 76%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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