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
C5BBCA
RGB
197, 187, 202
HSL
280, 12%, 76%
HSB
280, 7%, 79%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 21
LAB
77, 6, -6
LCH
77, 8, 312
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 315
XYZ
51, 52, 63
LUV
77, 5, -11
HWB
280, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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