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
B8BBD1
RGB
184, 187, 209
HSL
233, 21%, 77%
HSB
233, 12%, 82%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 18
LAB
76, 2, -11
LCH
76, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 279
XYZ
49, 50, 67
LUV
76, -3, -18
HWB
233, 72%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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