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
CBCBD1
RGB
203, 203, 209
HSL
240, 6%, 81%
HSB
240, 3%, 82%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 18
LAB
82, 1, -3
LCH
82, 3, 285
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 286
XYZ
57, 60, 69
LUV
82, 0, -5
HWB
240, 80%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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