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
B8CBDF
RGB
184, 203, 223
HSL
211, 38%, 80%
HSB
211, 17%, 87%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 13
LAB
81, -4, -12
LCH
81, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 250
XYZ
54, 58, 78
LUV
81, -11, -18
HWB
211, 72%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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