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
CDBFBD
RGB
205, 191, 189
HSL
7, 14%, 77%
HSB
7, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 20
LAB
78, 5, 3
LCH
78, 6, 31
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 27
XYZ
53, 54, 56
LUV
78, 8, 3
HWB
7, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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