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
CEC4CB
RGB
206, 196, 203
HSL
318, 9%, 79%
HSB
318, 5%, 81%
CMYK
0, 5, 1, 19
LAB
80, 5, -2
LCH
80, 5, 334
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 336
XYZ
56, 57, 65
LUV
80, 5, -4
HWB
318, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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