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
CBCDD3
RGB
203, 205, 211
HSL
225, 8%, 81%
HSB
225, 4%, 83%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 17
LAB
82, 0, -3
LCH
82, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 271
XYZ
58, 61, 70
LUV
82, -1, -5
HWB
225, 80%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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