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
B4BECE
RGB
180, 190, 206
HSL
217, 21%, 76%
HSB
217, 13%, 81%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 19
LAB
77, -1, -9
LCH
77, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 260
XYZ
48, 51, 66
LUV
77, -6, -14
HWB
217, 71%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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