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
C5CBD2
RGB
197, 203, 210
HSL
212, 13%, 80%
HSB
212, 6%, 82%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -1, -4
LCH
81, 4, 255
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 252
XYZ
56, 59, 69
LUV
81, -4, -6
HWB
212, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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