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
CEC6DA
RGB
206, 198, 218
HSL
264, 21%, 82%
HSB
264, 9%, 85%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 15
LAB
81, 6, -9
LCH
81, 11, 302
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 304
XYZ
58, 59, 75
LUV
81, 3, -15
HWB
264, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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