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
CDC6E2
RGB
205, 198, 226
HSL
255, 33%, 83%
HSB
255, 12%, 89%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 11
LAB
81, 6, -13
LCH
81, 15, 296
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 297
XYZ
59, 59, 80
LUV
81, 2, -21
HWB
255, 78%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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