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
CBC8C3
RGB
203, 200, 195
HSL
38, 7%, 78%
HSB
38, 4%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 20
LAB
81, 0, 3
LCH
81, 3, 82
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 81
XYZ
55, 58, 60
LUV
81, 2, 4
HWB
38, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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