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
C4BCCD
RGB
196, 188, 205
HSL
268, 15%, 77%
HSB
268, 8%, 80%
CMYK
4, 8, 0, 20
LAB
77, 5, -8
LCH
77, 9, 305
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 307
XYZ
52, 52, 65
LUV
77, 3, -12
HWB
268, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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