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
C2C8DD
RGB
194, 200, 221
HSL
227, 28%, 81%
HSB
227, 12%, 87%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 13
LAB
81, 1, -11
LCH
81, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 273
XYZ
56, 58, 77
LUV
81, -4, -18
HWB
227, 76%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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