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
C4CDCE
RGB
196, 205, 206
HSL
186, 9%, 79%
HSB
186, 5%, 81%
CMYK
5, 0, 0, 19
LAB
82, -3, -2
LCH
82, 3, 208
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 205
XYZ
56, 60, 67
LUV
82, -5, -2
HWB
186, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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