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
B4BABE
RGB
180, 186, 190
HSL
204, 7%, 73%
HSB
204, 5%, 75%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 25
LAB
75, -2, -3
LCH
75, 3, 240
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 237
XYZ
46, 49, 56
LUV
75, -4, -4
HWB
204, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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