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
CDCBD3
RGB
205, 203, 211
HSL
255, 8%, 81%
HSB
255, 4%, 83%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 17
LAB
82, 2, -4
LCH
82, 4, 296
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 298
XYZ
58, 60, 70
LUV
82, 1, -6
HWB
255, 80%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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