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
B2BED3
RGB
178, 190, 211
HSL
218, 27%, 76%
HSB
218, 16%, 83%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 17
LAB
77, -1, -12
LCH
77, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 262
XYZ
49, 51, 69
LUV
77, -8, -18
HWB
218, 70%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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