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
C4CFD4
RGB
196, 207, 212
HSL
199, 16%, 80%
HSB
199, 8%, 83%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 17
LAB
82, -3, -4
LCH
82, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 227
XYZ
57, 61, 71
LUV
82, -6, -5
HWB
199, 77%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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