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
C2BEC5
RGB
194, 190, 197
HSL
274, 6%, 76%
HSB
274, 4%, 77%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 23
LAB
77, 2, -3
LCH
77, 4, 309
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 311
XYZ
51, 52, 60
LUV
77, 2, -5
HWB
274, 75%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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