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
C2C4C5
RGB
194, 196, 197
HSL
200, 3%, 77%
HSB
200, 2%, 77%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 23
LAB
79, -1, -1
LCH
79, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.82, 0.00, 229
XYZ
52, 55, 61
LUV
79, -1, -1
HWB
200, 76%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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