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
C2C4CB
RGB
194, 196, 203
HSL
227, 8%, 78%
HSB
227, 4%, 80%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 20
LAB
79, 0, -4
LCH
79, 4, 274
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 273
XYZ
53, 55, 64
LUV
79, -2, -6
HWB
227, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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