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
C6CED3
RGB
198, 206, 211
HSL
203, 13%, 80%
HSB
203, 6%, 83%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 17
LAB
82, -2, -3
LCH
82, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 235
XYZ
57, 61, 70
LUV
82, -5, -5
HWB
203, 78%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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