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
CBCDC7
RGB
203, 205, 199
HSL
80, 6%, 79%
HSB
80, 3%, 80%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 20
LAB
82, -2, 3
LCH
82, 3, 119
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 122
XYZ
57, 60, 63
LUV
82, -1, 4
HWB
80, 78%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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