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
B9BCCE
RGB
185, 188, 206
HSL
231, 18%, 77%
HSB
231, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 19
LAB
76, 2, -9
LCH
76, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 278
XYZ
49, 51, 66
LUV
76, -3, -15
HWB
231, 73%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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