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
C4CCDA
RGB
196, 204, 218
HSL
218, 23%, 81%
HSB
218, 10%, 85%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 15
LAB
82, -1, -8
LCH
82, 8, 264
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 262
XYZ
57, 60, 75
LUV
82, -5, -12
HWB
218, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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