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
D4C8DD
RGB
212, 200, 221
HSL
274, 24%, 83%
HSB
274, 10%, 87%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 13
LAB
82, 7, -9
LCH
82, 11, 309
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 311
XYZ
61, 61, 77
LUV
82, 5, -15
HWB
274, 78%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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