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
B9B8BB
RGB
185, 184, 187
HSL
260, 2%, 73%
HSB
260, 2%, 73%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 27
LAB
75, 1, -1
LCH
75, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.78, 0.00, 301
XYZ
46, 48, 54
LUV
75, 0, -2
HWB
260, 72%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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