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
C4CEE2
RGB
196, 206, 226
HSL
220, 34%, 83%
HSB
220, 13%, 89%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 11
LAB
82, -1, -11
LCH
82, 11, 267
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 264
XYZ
59, 61, 81
LUV
82, -6, -17
HWB
220, 77%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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