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
B0B2BC
RGB
176, 178, 188
HSL
230, 8%, 71%
HSB
230, 6%, 74%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 26
LAB
73, 1, -5
LCH
73, 5, 278
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 277
XYZ
43, 45, 54
LUV
73, -2, -8
HWB
230, 69%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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