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
CCCEC6
RGB
204, 206, 198
HSL
75, 8%, 79%
HSB
75, 4%, 81%
CMYK
1, 0, 4, 19
LAB
82, -2, 4
LCH
82, 4, 116
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 118
XYZ
57, 61, 62
LUV
82, -1, 6
HWB
75, 78%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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