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
CBC7DC
RGB
203, 199, 220
HSL
251, 23%, 82%
HSB
251, 10%, 86%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 14
LAB
81, 4, -10
LCH
81, 11, 294
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 294
XYZ
58, 59, 76
LUV
81, 1, -16
HWB
251, 78%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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