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
CEC9DA
RGB
206, 201, 218
HSL
258, 19%, 82%
HSB
258, 8%, 85%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 15
LAB
82, 4, -8
LCH
82, 9, 298
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 299
XYZ
59, 60, 75
LUV
82, 2, -13
HWB
258, 79%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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