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
C2CDC9
RGB
194, 205, 201
HSL
158, 10%, 78%
HSB
158, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 20
LAB
81, -4, 1
LCH
81, 4, 172
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 172
XYZ
55, 59, 64
LUV
81, -6, 2
HWB
158, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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