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
B0B4BB
RGB
176, 180, 187
HSL
218, 7%, 71%
HSB
218, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 27
LAB
73, 0, -4
LCH
73, 4, 264
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 262
XYZ
43, 45, 54
LUV
73, -3, -6
HWB
218, 69%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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