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
CDC9CF
RGB
205, 201, 207
HSL
280, 6%, 80%
HSB
280, 3%, 81%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 19
LAB
81, 2, -2
LCH
81, 3, 312
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 315
XYZ
57, 59, 67
LUV
81, 2, -4
HWB
280, 79%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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