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
C2CAC9
RGB
194, 202, 201
HSL
173, 7%, 78%
HSB
173, 4%, 79%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 21
LAB
81, -3, -1
LCH
81, 3, 190
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 188
XYZ
54, 58, 64
LUV
81, -4, 0
HWB
173, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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