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
B9BDBD
RGB
185, 189, 189
HSL
180, 3%, 73%
HSB
180, 2%, 74%
CMYK
2, 0, 0, 26
LAB
76, -1, -1
LCH
76, 2, 200
OKLCH
0.80, 0.00, 197
XYZ
47, 50, 55
LUV
76, -2, 0
HWB
180, 73%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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