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
C2CDD2
RGB
194, 205, 210
HSL
199, 15%, 79%
HSB
199, 8%, 82%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 18
LAB
82, -3, -4
LCH
82, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 227
XYZ
56, 60, 70
LUV
82, -6, -5
HWB
199, 76%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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