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
C2CBDA
RGB
194, 203, 218
HSL
218, 24%, 81%
HSB
218, 11%, 85%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 15
LAB
81, -1, -9
LCH
81, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 261
XYZ
56, 59, 75
LUV
81, -6, -13
HWB
218, 76%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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