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
C2C7CD
RGB
194, 199, 205
HSL
213, 10%, 78%
HSB
213, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 20
LAB
80, -1, -4
LCH
80, 4, 256
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 253
XYZ
54, 57, 66
LUV
80, -3, -5
HWB
213, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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