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
C2BBCB
RGB
194, 187, 203
HSL
266, 13%, 76%
HSB
266, 8%, 80%
CMYK
4, 8, 0, 20
LAB
77, 5, -7
LCH
77, 9, 304
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 306
XYZ
51, 51, 64
LUV
77, 3, -12
HWB
266, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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