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
B4BCD6
RGB
180, 188, 214
HSL
226, 29%, 77%
HSB
226, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 16
LAB
76, 1, -14
LCH
76, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 272
XYZ
49, 51, 71
LUV
76, -6, -22
HWB
226, 71%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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