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
B1BCCE
RGB
177, 188, 206
HSL
217, 23%, 75%
HSB
217, 14%, 81%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 19
LAB
76, -1, -10
LCH
76, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 260
XYZ
47, 50, 65
LUV
76, -7, -16
HWB
217, 69%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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