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
C2C5C9
RGB
194, 197, 201
HSL
214, 6%, 77%
HSB
214, 3%, 79%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -1, -2
LCH
79, 2, 258
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 255
XYZ
53, 56, 63
LUV
79, -2, -4
HWB
214, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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