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
B4BED9
RGB
180, 190, 217
HSL
224, 33%, 78%
HSB
224, 17%, 85%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 15
LAB
77, 1, -15
LCH
77, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 269
XYZ
50, 52, 73
LUV
77, -7, -23
HWB
224, 71%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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