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
CAC6D1
RGB
202, 198, 209
HSL
262, 11%, 80%
HSB
262, 5%, 82%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 18
LAB
80, 3, -5
LCH
80, 6, 301
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 303
XYZ
56, 58, 68
LUV
80, 2, -8
HWB
262, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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