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
B6BAC7
RGB
182, 186, 199
HSL
226, 13%, 75%
HSB
226, 9%, 78%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 22
LAB
75, 0, -7
LCH
75, 7, 274
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 272
XYZ
47, 49, 61
LUV
75, -3, -11
HWB
226, 71%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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