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
CBBDC9
RGB
203, 189, 201
HSL
309, 12%, 77%
HSB
309, 7%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 1, 20
LAB
78, 7, -4
LCH
78, 8, 328
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 330
XYZ
53, 53, 63
LUV
78, 7, -8
HWB
309, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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