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
CBC4C0
RGB
203, 196, 192
HSL
22, 10%, 77%
HSB
22, 5%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 20
LAB
80, 2, 3
LCH
80, 4, 56
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 52
XYZ
54, 56, 58
LUV
80, 4, 4
HWB
22, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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