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
C2CADE
RGB
194, 202, 222
HSL
223, 30%, 82%
HSB
223, 13%, 87%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 13
LAB
81, 0, -11
LCH
81, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 268
XYZ
57, 59, 77
LUV
81, -5, -17
HWB
223, 76%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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