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
C5BBC8
RGB
197, 187, 200
HSL
286, 11%, 76%
HSB
286, 7%, 78%
CMYK
1, 7, 0, 22
LAB
77, 5, -5
LCH
77, 8, 316
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 318
XYZ
51, 52, 62
LUV
77, 5, -9
HWB
286, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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