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
B1B8CD
RGB
177, 184, 205
HSL
225, 22%, 75%
HSB
225, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, 1, -12
LCH
75, 12, 273
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 271
XYZ
46, 48, 65
LUV
75, -5, -18
HWB
225, 69%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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