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
C5CDCA
RGB
197, 205, 202
HSL
157, 7%, 79%
HSB
157, 4%, 80%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 20
LAB
82, -3, 0
LCH
82, 3, 171
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 172
XYZ
56, 60, 64
LUV
82, -4, 1
HWB
157, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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