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
B7BACE
RGB
183, 186, 206
HSL
232, 19%, 76%
HSB
232, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 19
LAB
76, 2, -10
LCH
76, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 279
XYZ
48, 50, 65
LUV
76, -3, -16
HWB
232, 72%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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