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
CDCBD9
RGB
205, 203, 217
HSL
249, 16%, 82%
HSB
249, 6%, 85%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 15
LAB
82, 3, -7
LCH
82, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.85, 0.02, 293
XYZ
59, 61, 74
LUV
82, 0, -11
HWB
249, 80%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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