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
B2BED8
RGB
178, 190, 216
HSL
221, 33%, 77%
HSB
221, 18%, 85%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 15
LAB
77, 0, -15
LCH
77, 15, 269
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 266
XYZ
49, 51, 72
LUV
77, -8, -22
HWB
221, 70%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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