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
C2C2DB
RGB
194, 194, 219
HSL
240, 26%, 81%
HSB
240, 11%, 86%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 14
LAB
79, 4, -13
LCH
79, 13, 286
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 286
XYZ
54, 55, 75
LUV
79, -1, -20
HWB
240, 76%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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