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
CAC9DB
RGB
202, 201, 219
HSL
243, 20%, 82%
HSB
243, 8%, 86%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 14
LAB
81, 3, -9
LCH
81, 9, 288
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 288
XYZ
58, 59, 75
LUV
81, 0, -14
HWB
243, 79%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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