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
C4BECE
RGB
196, 190, 206
HSL
263, 14%, 78%
HSB
263, 8%, 81%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 19
LAB
78, 4, -7
LCH
78, 9, 301
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 303
XYZ
52, 53, 66
LUV
78, 2, -12
HWB
263, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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