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
CBCECE
RGB
203, 206, 206
HSL
180, 3%, 80%
HSB
180, 1%, 81%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 19
LAB
83, -1, 0
LCH
83, 1, 200
OKLCH
0.85, 0.00, 197
XYZ
58, 61, 67
LUV
83, -2, 0
HWB
180, 80%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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