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
CBC7C5
RGB
203, 199, 197
HSL
20, 5%, 78%
HSB
20, 3%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 20
LAB
81, 1, 2
LCH
81, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 49
XYZ
55, 58, 61
LUV
81, 2, 2
HWB
20, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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