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
CDC6DE
RGB
205, 198, 222
HSL
258, 27%, 82%
HSB
258, 11%, 87%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 13
LAB
81, 6, -11
LCH
81, 13, 298
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 299
XYZ
59, 59, 77
LUV
81, 2, -18
HWB
258, 78%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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