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
CDBFD0
RGB
205, 191, 208
HSL
289, 15%, 78%
HSB
289, 8%, 82%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 18
LAB
79, 7, -7
LCH
79, 10, 318
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 320
XYZ
55, 55, 67
LUV
79, 7, -12
HWB
289, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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