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
CEC6C2
RGB
206, 198, 194
HSL
20, 11%, 78%
HSB
20, 6%, 81%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 19
LAB
80, 2, 3
LCH
80, 4, 52
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 49
XYZ
55, 57, 59
LUV
80, 5, 4
HWB
20, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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