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
CBC2D5
RGB
203, 194, 213
HSL
268, 18%, 80%
HSB
268, 9%, 84%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 16
LAB
80, 6, -8
LCH
80, 10, 305
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 307
XYZ
56, 56, 71
LUV
80, 4, -14
HWB
268, 76%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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