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
B4B9CD
RGB
180, 185, 205
HSL
228, 20%, 75%
HSB
228, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, 1, -11
LCH
75, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 275
XYZ
47, 49, 65
LUV
75, -4, -17
HWB
228, 71%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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