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
B4B8CA
RGB
180, 184, 202
HSL
229, 17%, 75%
HSB
229, 11%, 79%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 21
LAB
75, 1, -10
LCH
75, 10, 277
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 276
XYZ
47, 48, 63
LUV
75, -3, -15
HWB
229, 71%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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