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
CCC9DC
RGB
204, 201, 220
HSL
249, 21%, 83%
HSB
249, 9%, 86%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 14
LAB
82, 4, -9
LCH
82, 10, 292
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 293
XYZ
59, 60, 76
LUV
82, 1, -15
HWB
249, 79%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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