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
C4C8DB
RGB
196, 200, 219
HSL
230, 24%, 81%
HSB
230, 11%, 86%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 14
LAB
81, 1, -10
LCH
81, 10, 278
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 276
XYZ
56, 58, 75
LUV
81, -3, -16
HWB
230, 77%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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