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
C4CFDB
RGB
196, 207, 219
HSL
211, 24%, 81%
HSB
211, 11%, 86%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 14
LAB
83, -2, -7
LCH
83, 8, 254
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 250
XYZ
58, 61, 76
LUV
83, -7, -11
HWB
211, 77%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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