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
CDCBDF
RGB
205, 203, 223
HSL
246, 24%, 84%
HSB
246, 9%, 87%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 13
LAB
82, 4, -10
LCH
82, 10, 290
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 290
XYZ
60, 61, 78
LUV
82, 0, -16
HWB
246, 80%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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