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
C2C2C5
RGB
194, 194, 197
HSL
240, 3%, 77%
HSB
240, 2%, 77%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 23
LAB
78, 0, -2
LCH
78, 2, 285
OKLCH
0.81, 0.00, 286
XYZ
52, 54, 61
LUV
78, 0, -2
HWB
240, 76%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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