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
B3BAD0
RGB
179, 186, 208
HSL
226, 24%, 76%
HSB
226, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, 1, -12
LCH
75, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 272
XYZ
48, 49, 67
LUV
75, -5, -19
HWB
226, 70%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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