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
B2BCD1
RGB
178, 188, 209
HSL
221, 25%, 76%
HSB
221, 15%, 82%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 18
LAB
76, 0, -12
LCH
76, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 265
XYZ
48, 50, 67
LUV
76, -6, -18
HWB
221, 70%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.