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
CBCDD0
RGB
203, 205, 208
HSL
216, 5%, 81%
HSB
216, 2%, 82%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 18
LAB
82, 0, -2
LCH
82, 2, 260
OKLCH
0.85, 0.00, 258
XYZ
58, 61, 68
LUV
82, -1, -3
HWB
216, 80%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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