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
CDC4DC
RGB
205, 196, 220
HSL
263, 26%, 82%
HSB
263, 11%, 86%
CMYK
7, 11, 0, 14
LAB
80, 7, -11
LCH
80, 13, 301
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 303
XYZ
58, 58, 76
LUV
80, 4, -18
HWB
263, 77%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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