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
CEC8D4
RGB
206, 200, 212
HSL
270, 12%, 81%
HSB
270, 6%, 83%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 17
LAB
81, 4, -5
LCH
81, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 308
XYZ
58, 59, 71
LUV
81, 3, -9
HWB
270, 78%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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