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
CBC0BD
RGB
203, 192, 189
HSL
13, 12%, 77%
HSB
13, 7%, 80%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 20
LAB
79, 4, 3
LCH
79, 5, 40
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 36
XYZ
53, 54, 56
LUV
79, 7, 4
HWB
13, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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