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
C4CED7
RGB
196, 206, 215
HSL
208, 19%, 81%
HSB
208, 9%, 84%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 16
LAB
82, -2, -6
LCH
82, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 245
XYZ
57, 61, 73
LUV
82, -6, -8
HWB
208, 77%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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