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
C5C8D1
RGB
197, 200, 209
HSL
225, 12%, 80%
HSB
225, 6%, 82%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 18
LAB
81, 0, -5
LCH
81, 5, 272
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 271
XYZ
55, 58, 69
LUV
81, -2, -7
HWB
225, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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