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
D0C5CC
RGB
208, 197, 204
HSL
322, 10%, 79%
HSB
322, 5%, 82%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 18
LAB
81, 5, -2
LCH
81, 5, 337
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 339
XYZ
57, 58, 65
LUV
81, 6, -4
HWB
322, 77%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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