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
CEC6CB
RGB
206, 198, 203
HSL
323, 8%, 79%
HSB
323, 4%, 81%
CMYK
0, 4, 1, 19
LAB
81, 4, -1
LCH
81, 4, 338
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 339
XYZ
56, 58, 65
LUV
81, 4, -3
HWB
323, 78%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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