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
C4C9CB
RGB
196, 201, 203
HSL
197, 6%, 78%
HSB
197, 3%, 80%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 20
LAB
81, -1, -2
LCH
81, 2, 227
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 223
XYZ
54, 58, 65
LUV
81, -3, -2
HWB
197, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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