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
C4BDCE
RGB
196, 189, 206
HSL
265, 15%, 77%
HSB
265, 8%, 81%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 19
LAB
78, 5, -8
LCH
78, 9, 303
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 304
XYZ
52, 53, 66
LUV
78, 3, -13
HWB
265, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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