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
B2BCD6
RGB
178, 188, 214
HSL
223, 31%, 77%
HSB
223, 17%, 84%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 16
LAB
76, 0, -14
LCH
76, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 269
XYZ
48, 50, 71
LUV
76, -7, -22
HWB
223, 70%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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