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
D0CDC7
RGB
208, 205, 199
HSL
40, 9%, 80%
HSB
40, 4%, 82%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 18
LAB
83, 0, 3
LCH
83, 3, 85
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 85
XYZ
58, 61, 63
LUV
83, 2, 5
HWB
40, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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