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
CCC1CE
RGB
204, 193, 206
HSL
291, 12%, 78%
HSB
291, 6%, 81%
CMYK
1, 6, 0, 19
LAB
79, 6, -5
LCH
79, 8, 318
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 321
XYZ
55, 55, 66
LUV
79, 5, -9
HWB
291, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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