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
C4C2DA
RGB
196, 194, 218
HSL
245, 24%, 81%
HSB
245, 11%, 85%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 15
LAB
79, 4, -12
LCH
79, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 289
XYZ
55, 55, 74
LUV
79, 0, -19
HWB
245, 76%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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