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
CDCBCF
RGB
205, 203, 207
HSL
270, 4%, 80%
HSB
270, 2%, 81%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 19
LAB
82, 1, -2
LCH
82, 2, 306
OKLCH
0.84, 0.01, 308
XYZ
58, 60, 68
LUV
82, 1, -3
HWB
270, 80%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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