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
C4C9CD
RGB
196, 201, 205
HSL
207, 8%, 79%
HSB
207, 4%, 80%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 20
LAB
81, -1, -3
LCH
81, 3, 245
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 242
XYZ
55, 58, 66
LUV
81, -3, -4
HWB
207, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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