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
CDC7D0
RGB
205, 199, 208
HSL
280, 9%, 80%
HSB
280, 4%, 82%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 18
LAB
81, 3, -4
LCH
81, 5, 312
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 315
XYZ
57, 58, 68
LUV
81, 3, -6
HWB
280, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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