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
CCC8D5
RGB
204, 200, 213
HSL
258, 13%, 81%
HSB
258, 6%, 84%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 16
LAB
81, 3, -6
LCH
81, 7, 298
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 300
XYZ
58, 59, 71
LUV
81, 1, -10
HWB
258, 78%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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