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
C2C8D5
RGB
194, 200, 213
HSL
221, 18%, 80%
HSB
221, 9%, 84%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 16
LAB
80, 0, -7
LCH
80, 7, 268
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 266
XYZ
55, 58, 71
LUV
80, -4, -11
HWB
221, 76%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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