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
C2CACF
RGB
194, 202, 207
HSL
203, 12%, 79%
HSB
203, 6%, 81%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 19
LAB
81, -2, -4
LCH
81, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 235
XYZ
55, 58, 67
LUV
81, -5, -5
HWB
203, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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