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
C4C8D2
RGB
196, 200, 210
HSL
223, 13%, 80%
HSB
223, 7%, 82%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 18
LAB
81, 0, -6
LCH
81, 6, 270
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 268
XYZ
55, 58, 69
LUV
81, -3, -8
HWB
223, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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