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
C2C7C6
RGB
194, 199, 198
HSL
168, 4%, 77%
HSB
168, 3%, 78%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 22
LAB
80, -2, 0
LCH
80, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 183
XYZ
53, 56, 62
LUV
80, -3, 0
HWB
168, 76%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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