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
CBBEC5
RGB
203, 190, 197
HSL
328, 11%, 77%
HSB
328, 6%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 3, 20
LAB
78, 6, -2
LCH
78, 6, 342
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 344
XYZ
53, 54, 60
LUV
78, 7, -4
HWB
328, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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