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
CBC5C4
RGB
203, 197, 196
HSL
9, 6%, 78%
HSB
9, 3%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 20
LAB
80, 2, 1
LCH
80, 2, 32
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 29
XYZ
55, 57, 60
LUV
80, 4, 2
HWB
9, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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