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
B3BFCE
RGB
179, 191, 206
HSL
213, 22%, 75%
HSB
213, 13%, 81%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 19
LAB
77, -2, -9
LCH
77, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 254
XYZ
48, 51, 66
LUV
77, -7, -13
HWB
213, 70%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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