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
CDCDCE
RGB
205, 205, 206
HSL
240, 1%, 81%
HSB
240, 0%, 81%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 19
LAB
82, 0, 0
LCH
82, 1, 285
OKLCH
0.85, 0.00, 286
XYZ
58, 61, 67
LUV
82, 0, -1
HWB
240, 80%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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