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
C5BDCA
RGB
197, 189, 202
HSL
277, 11%, 77%
HSB
277, 6%, 79%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 21
LAB
78, 5, -6
LCH
78, 7, 310
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 313
XYZ
52, 53, 63
LUV
78, 4, -9
HWB
277, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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