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
CEC5D4
RGB
206, 197, 212
HSL
276, 15%, 80%
HSB
276, 7%, 83%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 17
LAB
81, 5, -6
LCH
81, 8, 310
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 312
XYZ
57, 58, 70
LUV
81, 4, -11
HWB
276, 77%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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