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
CBCBDB
RGB
203, 203, 219
HSL
240, 18%, 83%
HSB
240, 7%, 86%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 14
LAB
82, 2, -8
LCH
82, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 286
XYZ
59, 61, 76
LUV
82, -1, -13
HWB
240, 80%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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