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
C5BECA
RGB
197, 190, 202
HSL
275, 10%, 77%
HSB
275, 6%, 79%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 21
LAB
78, 4, -5
LCH
78, 7, 309
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 312
XYZ
52, 53, 63
LUV
78, 3, -9
HWB
275, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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