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
C2C9D0
RGB
194, 201, 208
HSL
210, 13%, 79%
HSB
210, 7%, 82%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -1, -4
LCH
81, 5, 251
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 248
XYZ
55, 58, 68
LUV
81, -4, -6
HWB
210, 76%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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