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
B9B1B0
RGB
185, 177, 176
HSL
7, 6%, 71%
HSB
7, 5%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 27
LAB
73, 3, 2
LCH
73, 3, 29
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 26
XYZ
44, 45, 47
LUV
73, 5, 2
HWB
7, 69%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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