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
C4BEBD
RGB
196, 190, 189
HSL
9, 6%, 75%
HSB
9, 4%, 77%
CMYK
0, 3, 4, 23
LAB
77, 2, 1
LCH
77, 2, 32
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 29
XYZ
50, 52, 56
LUV
77, 4, 2
HWB
9, 74%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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