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
B4BED0
RGB
180, 190, 208
HSL
219, 23%, 76%
HSB
219, 13%, 82%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, -1, -10
LCH
77, 10, 265
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 262
XYZ
49, 51, 67
LUV
77, -6, -16
HWB
219, 71%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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