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
C2BFD3
RGB
194, 191, 211
HSL
249, 19%, 79%
HSB
249, 9%, 83%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 17
LAB
78, 4, -10
LCH
78, 10, 292
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 293
XYZ
53, 53, 69
LUV
78, 0, -16
HWB
249, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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