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
CDC8D6
RGB
205, 200, 214
HSL
261, 15%, 81%
HSB
261, 7%, 84%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 16
LAB
81, 4, -6
LCH
81, 7, 300
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 302
XYZ
58, 59, 72
LUV
81, 2, -10
HWB
261, 78%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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