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
B1BED2
RGB
177, 190, 210
HSL
216, 27%, 76%
HSB
216, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 18
LAB
76, -2, -12
LCH
76, 12, 262
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 259
XYZ
48, 51, 68
LUV
76, -8, -18
HWB
216, 69%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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