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
CECAE2
RGB
206, 202, 226
HSL
250, 29%, 84%
HSB
250, 11%, 89%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 11
LAB
82, 5, -11
LCH
82, 12, 293
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 293
XYZ
60, 61, 81
LUV
82, 1, -19
HWB
250, 79%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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