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
C2CDE7
RGB
194, 205, 231
HSL
222, 44%, 83%
HSB
222, 16%, 91%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 9
LAB
82, 0, -14
LCH
82, 14, 270
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 267
XYZ
58, 61, 84
LUV
82, -7, -22
HWB
222, 76%, 9%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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