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
CDCCD6
RGB
205, 204, 214
HSL
246, 11%, 82%
HSB
246, 5%, 84%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 16
LAB
82, 2, -5
LCH
82, 5, 290
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 291
XYZ
59, 61, 72
LUV
82, 0, -8
HWB
246, 80%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.