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
C5CBDF
RGB
197, 203, 223
HSL
226, 29%, 82%
HSB
226, 12%, 87%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 13
LAB
82, 1, -11
LCH
82, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 272
XYZ
58, 60, 78
LUV
82, -4, -17
HWB
226, 77%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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