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
CDC9DA
RGB
205, 201, 218
HSL
254, 19%, 82%
HSB
254, 8%, 85%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 15
LAB
82, 4, -8
LCH
82, 9, 296
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 297
XYZ
59, 60, 75
LUV
82, 1, -13
HWB
254, 79%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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