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
CEC7C4
RGB
206, 199, 196
HSL
18, 9%, 79%
HSB
18, 5%, 81%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 19
LAB
81, 2, 2
LCH
81, 3, 49
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 45
XYZ
56, 58, 60
LUV
81, 4, 3
HWB
18, 77%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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