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
D0CBCE
RGB
208, 203, 206
HSL
324, 5%, 81%
HSB
324, 2%, 82%
CMYK
0, 2, 1, 18
LAB
82, 2, -1
LCH
82, 2, 339
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 340
XYZ
59, 61, 67
LUV
82, 3, -2
HWB
324, 80%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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