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
C2D1CB
RGB
194, 209, 203
HSL
156, 14%, 79%
HSB
156, 7%, 82%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 18
LAB
83, -6, 1
LCH
83, 6, 169
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 170
XYZ
56, 61, 65
LUV
83, -8, 3
HWB
156, 76%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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