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
C6C5CA
RGB
198, 197, 202
HSL
252, 5%, 78%
HSB
252, 2%, 79%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 21
LAB
80, 1, -2
LCH
80, 3, 294
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 295
XYZ
54, 56, 64
LUV
80, 0, -4
HWB
252, 77%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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