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
C2C4DB
RGB
194, 196, 219
HSL
235, 26%, 81%
HSB
235, 11%, 86%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 14
LAB
80, 3, -12
LCH
80, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 282
XYZ
55, 56, 75
LUV
80, -2, -19
HWB
235, 76%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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