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
C2C8CA
RGB
194, 200, 202
HSL
195, 7%, 78%
HSB
195, 4%, 79%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 21
LAB
80, -2, -2
LCH
80, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 220
XYZ
54, 57, 64
LUV
80, -3, -2
HWB
195, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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