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
CBC2CD
RGB
203, 194, 205
HSL
289, 10%, 78%
HSB
289, 5%, 80%
CMYK
1, 5, 0, 20
LAB
79, 5, -4
LCH
79, 6, 318
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 320
XYZ
55, 56, 66
LUV
79, 4, -8
HWB
289, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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