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
C4BFD3
RGB
196, 191, 211
HSL
255, 19%, 79%
HSB
255, 9%, 83%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 17
LAB
78, 5, -9
LCH
78, 10, 296
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 297
XYZ
53, 54, 69
LUV
78, 2, -15
HWB
255, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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