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
B0BBCE
RGB
176, 187, 206
HSL
218, 23%, 75%
HSB
218, 15%, 81%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 19
LAB
75, -1, -11
LCH
75, 11, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 261
XYZ
47, 49, 65
LUV
75, -7, -17
HWB
218, 69%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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