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
C2BED1
RGB
194, 190, 209
HSL
253, 17%, 78%
HSB
253, 9%, 82%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 18
LAB
78, 4, -9
LCH
78, 10, 295
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 295
XYZ
52, 53, 68
LUV
78, 1, -15
HWB
253, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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