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
B2BBCB
RGB
178, 187, 203
HSL
218, 19%, 75%
HSB
218, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 20
LAB
76, -1, -9
LCH
76, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 262
XYZ
47, 49, 64
LUV
76, -6, -14
HWB
218, 70%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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