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
C5CEDF
RGB
197, 206, 223
HSL
219, 29%, 82%
HSB
219, 12%, 87%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 13
LAB
82, -1, -10
LCH
82, 10, 266
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 263
XYZ
58, 61, 79
LUV
82, -6, -15
HWB
219, 77%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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