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
CBCAC5
RGB
203, 202, 197
HSL
50, 5%, 78%
HSB
50, 3%, 80%
CMYK
0, 0, 3, 20
LAB
81, 0, 3
LCH
81, 3, 97
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 97
XYZ
56, 59, 61
LUV
81, 1, 4
HWB
50, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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