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
CEC3BF
RGB
206, 195, 191
HSL
16, 13%, 78%
HSB
16, 7%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 19
LAB
80, 3, 3
LCH
80, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 41
XYZ
54, 56, 57
LUV
80, 7, 4
HWB
16, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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