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
C4C8D3
RGB
196, 200, 211
HSL
224, 15%, 80%
HSB
224, 7%, 83%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 17
LAB
81, 0, -6
LCH
81, 6, 271
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 270
XYZ
55, 58, 70
LUV
81, -3, -9
HWB
224, 77%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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