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
D4CBC7
RGB
212, 203, 199
HSL
18, 13%, 81%
HSB
18, 6%, 83%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 17
LAB
82, 3, 3
LCH
82, 4, 49
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 46
XYZ
59, 61, 63
LUV
82, 5, 4
HWB
18, 78%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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