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
C4CED9
RGB
196, 206, 217
HSL
211, 22%, 81%
HSB
211, 10%, 85%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 15
LAB
82, -2, -7
LCH
82, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 251
XYZ
57, 61, 74
LUV
82, -6, -10
HWB
211, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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