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
CEBEBC
RGB
206, 190, 188
HSL
7, 16%, 77%
HSB
7, 9%, 81%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 19
LAB
78, 6, 3
LCH
78, 6, 30
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 26
XYZ
53, 54, 55
LUV
78, 10, 4
HWB
7, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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