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
CBC6DA
RGB
203, 198, 218
HSL
255, 21%, 82%
HSB
255, 9%, 85%
CMYK
7, 9, 0, 15
LAB
81, 5, -9
LCH
81, 10, 296
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 297
XYZ
57, 58, 75
LUV
81, 2, -15
HWB
255, 78%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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