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
C2C5CE
RGB
194, 197, 206
HSL
225, 11%, 78%
HSB
225, 6%, 81%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 19
LAB
79, 0, -5
LCH
79, 5, 272
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 271
XYZ
53, 56, 66
LUV
79, -2, -7
HWB
225, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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