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
CDC0BF
RGB
205, 192, 191
HSL
4, 12%, 78%
HSB
4, 7%, 80%
CMYK
0, 6, 7, 20
LAB
79, 5, 2
LCH
79, 5, 26
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 23
XYZ
53, 54, 57
LUV
79, 8, 2
HWB
4, 75%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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