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
C4BFCF
RGB
196, 191, 207
HSL
259, 14%, 78%
HSB
259, 8%, 81%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 19
LAB
78, 4, -7
LCH
78, 8, 299
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 300
XYZ
53, 54, 67
LUV
78, 2, -12
HWB
259, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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