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
C5CCD4
RGB
197, 204, 212
HSL
212, 15%, 80%
HSB
212, 7%, 83%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 17
LAB
82, -1, -5
LCH
82, 5, 255
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 252
XYZ
57, 60, 71
LUV
82, -4, -7
HWB
212, 77%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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