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
CEC4D2
RGB
206, 196, 210
HSL
283, 13%, 80%
HSB
283, 7%, 82%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 18
LAB
80, 6, -6
LCH
80, 8, 314
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 316
XYZ
57, 57, 69
LUV
80, 5, -10
HWB
283, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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