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
CCC5DA
RGB
204, 197, 218
HSL
260, 22%, 81%
HSB
260, 10%, 85%
CMYK
6, 10, 0, 15
LAB
81, 5, -10
LCH
81, 11, 300
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 301
XYZ
58, 58, 74
LUV
81, 3, -16
HWB
260, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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