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
CBCAE0
RGB
203, 202, 224
HSL
243, 26%, 84%
HSB
243, 10%, 88%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 12
LAB
82, 4, -11
LCH
82, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 288
XYZ
59, 60, 79
LUV
82, -1, -17
HWB
243, 79%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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