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
B3BBC8
RGB
179, 187, 200
HSL
217, 16%, 74%
HSB
217, 11%, 78%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 22
LAB
76, -1, -8
LCH
76, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 260
XYZ
47, 49, 62
LUV
76, -5, -11
HWB
217, 70%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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