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
CCCAE6
RGB
204, 202, 230
HSL
244, 36%, 85%
HSB
244, 12%, 90%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 10
LAB
82, 5, -14
LCH
82, 14, 289
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 289
XYZ
60, 61, 83
LUV
82, -1, -22
HWB
244, 79%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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