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
CDCBC5
RGB
205, 203, 197
HSL
45, 7%, 79%
HSB
45, 4%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 20
LAB
82, 0, 3
LCH
82, 3, 91
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 91
XYZ
57, 60, 61
LUV
82, 1, 5
HWB
45, 77%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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