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
CBCCD7
RGB
203, 204, 215
HSL
235, 13%, 82%
HSB
235, 6%, 84%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 16
LAB
82, 1, -6
LCH
82, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 282
XYZ
58, 61, 73
LUV
82, -1, -9
HWB
235, 80%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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