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
CCC9DE
RGB
204, 201, 222
HSL
249, 24%, 83%
HSB
249, 9%, 87%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 13
LAB
82, 4, -10
LCH
82, 11, 292
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 292
XYZ
59, 60, 78
LUV
82, 0, -16
HWB
249, 79%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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