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
B8BBCC
RGB
184, 187, 204
HSL
231, 16%, 76%
HSB
231, 10%, 80%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 20
LAB
76, 1, -9
LCH
76, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 278
XYZ
48, 50, 64
LUV
76, -3, -14
HWB
231, 72%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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