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
B2BED1
RGB
178, 190, 209
HSL
217, 25%, 76%
HSB
217, 15%, 82%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 18
LAB
76, -1, -11
LCH
76, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 260
XYZ
48, 51, 68
LUV
76, -7, -17
HWB
217, 70%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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