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
CBC2D0
RGB
203, 194, 208
HSL
279, 13%, 79%
HSB
279, 7%, 82%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 18
LAB
79, 5, -6
LCH
79, 8, 311
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 314
XYZ
55, 56, 68
LUV
79, 4, -10
HWB
279, 76%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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