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
C5C8C7
RGB
197, 200, 199
HSL
160, 3%, 78%
HSB
160, 1%, 78%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 22
LAB
80, -1, 0
LCH
80, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.83, 0.00, 174
XYZ
54, 57, 62
LUV
80, -2, 0
HWB
160, 77%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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