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
D5CACE
RGB
213, 202, 206
HSL
338, 12%, 81%
HSB
338, 5%, 84%
CMYK
0, 5, 3, 16
LAB
82, 4, -1
LCH
82, 5, 353
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 353
XYZ
60, 61, 67
LUV
82, 6, -2
HWB
338, 79%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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