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
C4CED1
RGB
196, 206, 209
HSL
194, 12%, 79%
HSB
194, 6%, 82%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 18
LAB
82, -3, -3
LCH
82, 4, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 218
XYZ
56, 60, 69
LUV
82, -6, -4
HWB
194, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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