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
C2BCC4
RGB
194, 188, 196
HSL
285, 6%, 75%
HSB
285, 4%, 77%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 23
LAB
77, 3, -3
LCH
77, 5, 315
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 318
XYZ
50, 51, 59
LUV
77, 3, -6
HWB
285, 74%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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