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
CCBDBD
RGB
204, 189, 189
HSL
0, 13%, 77%
HSB
0, 7%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 20
LAB
78, 5, 2
LCH
78, 6, 20
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 18
XYZ
52, 53, 56
LUV
78, 9, 2
HWB
0, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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