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
C4D1CA
RGB
196, 209, 202
HSL
148, 12%, 79%
HSB
148, 6%, 82%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 18
LAB
83, -6, 2
LCH
83, 6, 161
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 163
XYZ
56, 62, 65
LUV
83, -7, 4
HWB
148, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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