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
CAC5DA
RGB
202, 197, 218
HSL
254, 22%, 81%
HSB
254, 10%, 85%
CMYK
7, 10, 0, 15
LAB
80, 5, -10
LCH
80, 11, 296
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 297
XYZ
57, 58, 74
LUV
80, 2, -16
HWB
254, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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