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
CBCDCE
RGB
203, 205, 206
HSL
200, 3%, 80%
HSB
200, 1%, 81%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 19
LAB
82, -1, -1
LCH
82, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.85, 0.00, 229
XYZ
58, 61, 67
LUV
82, -1, -1
HWB
200, 80%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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