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
CAC7DF
RGB
202, 199, 223
HSL
248, 27%, 83%
HSB
248, 11%, 87%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 13
LAB
81, 5, -12
LCH
81, 12, 291
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 291
XYZ
58, 59, 78
LUV
81, 0, -19
HWB
248, 78%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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