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
B1BBCA
RGB
177, 187, 202
HSL
216, 19%, 74%
HSB
216, 12%, 79%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 21
LAB
75, -1, -9
LCH
75, 9, 261
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 258
XYZ
47, 49, 63
LUV
75, -6, -13
HWB
216, 69%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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