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
CDC5D7
RGB
205, 197, 215
HSL
267, 18%, 81%
HSB
267, 8%, 84%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 16
LAB
81, 5, -8
LCH
81, 10, 304
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 306
XYZ
57, 58, 72
LUV
81, 3, -13
HWB
267, 77%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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