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
C4CBCF
RGB
196, 203, 207
HSL
202, 10%, 79%
HSB
202, 5%, 81%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 19
LAB
81, -2, -3
LCH
81, 3, 236
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 232
XYZ
55, 59, 67
LUV
81, -4, -4
HWB
202, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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