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
CDC5DF
RGB
205, 197, 223
HSL
258, 29%, 82%
HSB
258, 12%, 87%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 13
LAB
81, 7, -12
LCH
81, 14, 299
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 300
XYZ
58, 58, 78
LUV
81, 3, -20
HWB
258, 77%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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