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
C4BDBB
RGB
196, 189, 187
HSL
13, 7%, 75%
HSB
13, 5%, 77%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 23
LAB
77, 2, 2
LCH
77, 3, 40
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 37
XYZ
50, 52, 54
LUV
77, 4, 2
HWB
13, 73%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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