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
CDCDC9
RGB
205, 205, 201
HSL
60, 4%, 80%
HSB
60, 2%, 80%
CMYK
0, 0, 2, 20
LAB
82, -1, 2
LCH
82, 2, 105
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 107
XYZ
58, 61, 64
LUV
82, 0, 3
HWB
60, 79%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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