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
B4B4BB
RGB
180, 180, 187
HSL
240, 5%, 72%
HSB
240, 4%, 73%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 27
LAB
73, 1, -4
LCH
73, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 286
XYZ
44, 46, 54
LUV
73, 0, -6
HWB
240, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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