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
C2C9C4
RGB
194, 201, 196
HSL
137, 6%, 77%
HSB
137, 3%, 79%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 21
LAB
80, -3, 2
LCH
80, 4, 153
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 155
XYZ
53, 57, 60
LUV
80, -4, 3
HWB
137, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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