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
CDCDD0
RGB
205, 205, 208
HSL
240, 3%, 81%
HSB
240, 1%, 82%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 18
LAB
82, 0, -1
LCH
82, 2, 285
OKLCH
0.85, 0.00, 286
XYZ
58, 61, 68
LUV
82, 0, -2
HWB
240, 80%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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