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
CBC5D7
RGB
203, 197, 215
HSL
260, 18%, 81%
HSB
260, 8%, 84%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 16
LAB
80, 5, -8
LCH
80, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 301
XYZ
57, 58, 72
LUV
80, 2, -14
HWB
260, 77%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.