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
CBC3D3
RGB
203, 195, 211
HSL
270, 15%, 80%
HSB
270, 8%, 83%
CMYK
4, 8, 0, 17
LAB
80, 5, -7
LCH
80, 9, 306
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 308
XYZ
56, 56, 70
LUV
80, 4, -12
HWB
270, 76%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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