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
C5C8CE
RGB
197, 200, 206
HSL
220, 8%, 79%
HSB
220, 4%, 81%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 19
LAB
80, 0, -3
LCH
80, 3, 266
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 265
XYZ
55, 58, 67
LUV
80, -2, -5
HWB
220, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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