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
C2C9CD
RGB
194, 201, 205
HSL
202, 10%, 78%
HSB
202, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 20
LAB
81, -2, -3
LCH
81, 3, 236
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 232
XYZ
54, 58, 66
LUV
81, -4, -4
HWB
202, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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