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
B4BED6
RGB
180, 190, 214
HSL
222, 29%, 77%
HSB
222, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 16
LAB
77, 0, -13
LCH
77, 13, 270
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 268
XYZ
49, 51, 71
LUV
77, -7, -21
HWB
222, 71%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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