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
CCC5CE
RGB
204, 197, 206
HSL
287, 8%, 79%
HSB
287, 4%, 81%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 19
LAB
80, 4, -4
LCH
80, 5, 316
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 319
XYZ
56, 57, 66
LUV
80, 3, -6
HWB
287, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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