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
CDC8E1
RGB
205, 200, 225
HSL
252, 29%, 83%
HSB
252, 11%, 88%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 12
LAB
82, 5, -12
LCH
82, 13, 294
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 295
XYZ
59, 60, 80
LUV
82, 1, -19
HWB
252, 78%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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