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
B4C2DB
RGB
180, 194, 219
HSL
218, 35%, 78%
HSB
218, 18%, 86%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, -1, -14
LCH
78, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 262
XYZ
51, 53, 75
LUV
78, -9, -22
HWB
218, 71%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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