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
CEC8D9
RGB
206, 200, 217
HSL
261, 18%, 82%
HSB
261, 8%, 85%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 15
LAB
81, 5, -8
LCH
81, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 302
XYZ
59, 59, 74
LUV
81, 2, -13
HWB
261, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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