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
B4BBCD
RGB
180, 187, 205
HSL
223, 20%, 75%
HSB
223, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 20
LAB
76, 0, -10
LCH
76, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 269
XYZ
48, 50, 65
LUV
76, -5, -15
HWB
223, 71%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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