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
C5C8CC
RGB
197, 200, 204
HSL
214, 6%, 79%
HSB
214, 3%, 80%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 20
LAB
80, -1, -2
LCH
80, 2, 258
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 255
XYZ
55, 58, 65
LUV
80, -2, -4
HWB
214, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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