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
C4C3CA
RGB
196, 195, 202
HSL
249, 6%, 78%
HSB
249, 3%, 79%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 21
LAB
79, 1, -3
LCH
79, 4, 291
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 293
XYZ
53, 55, 64
LUV
79, 0, -5
HWB
249, 76%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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