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
C5C6C4
RGB
197, 198, 196
HSL
90, 2%, 77%
HSB
90, 1%, 78%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 22
LAB
80, -1, 1
LCH
80, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 129
XYZ
53, 56, 60
LUV
80, 0, 1
HWB
90, 77%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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