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
CBC8D3
RGB
203, 200, 211
HSL
256, 11%, 81%
HSB
256, 5%, 83%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 17
LAB
81, 3, -5
LCH
81, 6, 297
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 299
XYZ
57, 59, 70
LUV
81, 1, -8
HWB
256, 78%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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