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
CEC6DC
RGB
206, 198, 220
HSL
262, 24%, 82%
HSB
262, 10%, 86%
CMYK
6, 10, 0, 14
LAB
81, 6, -10
LCH
81, 12, 301
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 302
XYZ
59, 59, 76
LUV
81, 3, -16
HWB
262, 78%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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