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
CDC0BD
RGB
205, 192, 189
HSL
11, 14%, 77%
HSB
11, 8%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 8, 20
LAB
79, 4, 3
LCH
79, 5, 37
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 33
XYZ
53, 54, 56
LUV
79, 8, 4
HWB
11, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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