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
CDC3CF
RGB
205, 195, 207
HSL
290, 11%, 79%
HSB
290, 6%, 81%
CMYK
1, 6, 0, 19
LAB
80, 5, -5
LCH
80, 7, 318
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 321
XYZ
56, 57, 67
LUV
80, 5, -8
HWB
290, 76%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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