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
D2C4DA
RGB
210, 196, 218
HSL
278, 23%, 81%
HSB
278, 10%, 85%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 15
LAB
81, 8, -9
LCH
81, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 313
XYZ
59, 58, 74
LUV
81, 7, -16
HWB
278, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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