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
CACED2
RGB
202, 206, 210
HSL
210, 8%, 81%
HSB
210, 4%, 82%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 18
LAB
83, -1, -2
LCH
83, 3, 251
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 248
XYZ
58, 61, 70
LUV
83, -2, -4
HWB
210, 79%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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