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
C2CED5
RGB
194, 206, 213
HSL
202, 18%, 80%
HSB
202, 9%, 84%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 16
LAB
82, -3, -5
LCH
82, 6, 237
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 233
XYZ
56, 60, 72
LUV
82, -7, -7
HWB
202, 76%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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