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
B2C3DC
RGB
178, 195, 220
HSL
216, 38%, 78%
HSB
216, 19%, 86%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, -2, -15
LCH
78, 15, 262
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 258
XYZ
51, 54, 75
LUV
78, -10, -22
HWB
216, 70%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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