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
CDC8C3
RGB
205, 200, 195
HSL
30, 9%, 78%
HSB
30, 5%, 80%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 20
LAB
81, 1, 3
LCH
81, 3, 70
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 68
XYZ
56, 58, 60
LUV
81, 3, 4
HWB
30, 76%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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