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
C4C5BF
RGB
196, 197, 191
HSL
70, 5%, 76%
HSB
70, 3%, 77%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 23
LAB
79, -1, 3
LCH
79, 3, 112
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 114
XYZ
52, 55, 57
LUV
79, 0, 5
HWB
70, 75%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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