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
CEC8E2
RGB
206, 200, 226
HSL
254, 31%, 84%
HSB
254, 12%, 89%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 11
LAB
82, 6, -12
LCH
82, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 296
XYZ
60, 60, 80
LUV
82, 2, -20
HWB
254, 78%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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