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
C4C2CF
RGB
196, 194, 207
HSL
249, 12%, 79%
HSB
249, 6%, 81%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 19
LAB
79, 3, -6
LCH
79, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 293
XYZ
53, 55, 67
LUV
79, 0, -10
HWB
249, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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