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
C5CBCC
RGB
197, 203, 204
HSL
189, 6%, 79%
HSB
189, 3%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -2, -1
LCH
81, 2, 212
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 209
XYZ
55, 59, 66
LUV
81, -3, -2
HWB
189, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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