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
B8BFCE
RGB
184, 191, 206
HSL
221, 18%, 76%
HSB
221, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 19
LAB
77, 0, -8
LCH
77, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 266
XYZ
50, 52, 66
LUV
77, -5, -13
HWB
221, 72%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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