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
CBCAE5
RGB
203, 202, 229
HSL
242, 34%, 85%
HSB
242, 12%, 90%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 10
LAB
82, 4, -13
LCH
82, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 287
XYZ
60, 61, 83
LUV
82, -1, -21
HWB
242, 79%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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