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
B9B6B7
RGB
185, 182, 183
HSL
340, 2%, 72%
HSB
340, 2%, 73%
CMYK
0, 2, 1, 27
LAB
74, 1, 0
LCH
74, 1, 355
OKLCH
0.78, 0.00, 355
XYZ
45, 47, 52
LUV
74, 2, 0
HWB
340, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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