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
B7C8DA
RGB
183, 200, 218
HSL
211, 32%, 79%
HSB
211, 16%, 85%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 15
LAB
80, -3, -11
LCH
80, 12, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 250
XYZ
53, 56, 74
LUV
80, -10, -16
HWB
211, 72%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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