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
B1AEB4
RGB
177, 174, 180
HSL
270, 4%, 69%
HSB
270, 3%, 71%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 29
LAB
71, 2, -3
LCH
71, 3, 306
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 308
XYZ
42, 43, 49
LUV
71, 1, -4
HWB
270, 68%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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