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
CEC8D8
RGB
206, 200, 216
HSL
263, 17%, 82%
HSB
263, 7%, 85%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 15
LAB
81, 4, -7
LCH
81, 8, 301
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 303
XYZ
59, 59, 73
LUV
81, 2, -12
HWB
263, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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