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
C2CDCD
RGB
194, 205, 205
HSL
180, 10%, 78%
HSB
180, 5%, 80%
CMYK
5, 0, 0, 20
LAB
82, -4, -1
LCH
82, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 197
XYZ
55, 60, 66
LUV
82, -6, -1
HWB
180, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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