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
CEC4D7
RGB
206, 196, 215
HSL
272, 19%, 81%
HSB
272, 9%, 84%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 16
LAB
80, 6, -8
LCH
80, 10, 307
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 309
XYZ
57, 58, 72
LUV
80, 4, -14
HWB
272, 77%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.