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
B4B9BC
RGB
180, 185, 188
HSL
203, 6%, 72%
HSB
203, 4%, 74%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 26
LAB
75, -1, -2
LCH
75, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 234
XYZ
45, 48, 54
LUV
75, -3, -3
HWB
203, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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