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
B4B1BB
RGB
180, 177, 187
HSL
258, 7%, 71%
HSB
258, 5%, 73%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 27
LAB
73, 3, -5
LCH
73, 5, 298
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 300
XYZ
44, 45, 53
LUV
73, 1, -8
HWB
258, 69%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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