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
CCCCD7
RGB
204, 204, 215
HSL
240, 12%, 82%
HSB
240, 5%, 84%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 16
LAB
82, 2, -5
LCH
82, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 286
XYZ
59, 61, 73
LUV
82, -1, -9
HWB
240, 80%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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