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
CDC4CD
RGB
205, 196, 205
HSL
300, 8%, 79%
HSB
300, 4%, 80%
CMYK
0, 4, 0, 20
LAB
80, 4, -3
LCH
80, 6, 323
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 326
XYZ
56, 57, 66
LUV
80, 5, -6
HWB
300, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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