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
C4C4C6
RGB
196, 196, 198
HSL
240, 2%, 77%
HSB
240, 1%, 78%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 22
LAB
79, 0, -1
LCH
79, 1, 285
OKLCH
0.82, 0.00, 286
XYZ
53, 55, 61
LUV
79, 0, -2
HWB
240, 77%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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