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
CACED3
RGB
202, 206, 211
HSL
213, 9%, 81%
HSB
213, 4%, 83%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 17
LAB
83, -1, -3
LCH
83, 3, 257
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 254
XYZ
58, 61, 70
LUV
83, -3, -4
HWB
213, 79%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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