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
C2CFCC
RGB
194, 207, 204
HSL
166, 12%, 79%
HSB
166, 6%, 81%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 19
LAB
82, -5, 0
LCH
82, 5, 181
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 181
XYZ
55, 60, 66
LUV
82, -7, 1
HWB
166, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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