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
CDC5D8
RGB
205, 197, 216
HSL
265, 20%, 81%
HSB
265, 9%, 85%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 15
LAB
81, 6, -8
LCH
81, 10, 303
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 305
XYZ
58, 58, 73
LUV
81, 3, -14
HWB
265, 77%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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