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
C4C2CD
RGB
196, 194, 205
HSL
251, 10%, 78%
HSB
251, 5%, 80%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 20
LAB
79, 2, -5
LCH
79, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 294
XYZ
53, 55, 66
LUV
79, 0, -8
HWB
251, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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