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
C2CED4
RGB
194, 206, 212
HSL
200, 17%, 80%
HSB
200, 8%, 83%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 17
LAB
82, -3, -4
LCH
82, 6, 233
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 229
XYZ
56, 60, 71
LUV
82, -7, -6
HWB
200, 76%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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