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
C4D0CD
RGB
196, 208, 205
HSL
165, 11%, 79%
HSB
165, 6%, 82%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 18
LAB
82, -5, 0
LCH
82, 5, 180
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 179
XYZ
56, 61, 67
LUV
82, -6, 1
HWB
165, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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