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
CCC4DD
RGB
204, 196, 221
HSL
259, 27%, 82%
HSB
259, 11%, 87%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 13
LAB
80, 6, -11
LCH
80, 13, 299
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 300
XYZ
58, 58, 76
LUV
80, 3, -19
HWB
259, 77%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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