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
B3C2DA
RGB
179, 194, 218
HSL
217, 35%, 78%
HSB
217, 18%, 85%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 15
LAB
78, -2, -14
LCH
78, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 260
XYZ
51, 53, 74
LUV
78, -9, -21
HWB
217, 70%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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