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
C2C2CC
RGB
194, 194, 204
HSL
240, 9%, 78%
HSB
240, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 20
LAB
79, 1, -5
LCH
79, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 286
XYZ
52, 54, 65
LUV
79, -1, -8
HWB
240, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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