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
CAC2D2
RGB
202, 194, 210
HSL
270, 15%, 79%
HSB
270, 8%, 82%
CMYK
4, 8, 0, 18
LAB
79, 5, -7
LCH
79, 9, 306
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 308
XYZ
55, 56, 69
LUV
79, 4, -12
HWB
270, 76%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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