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
B9BEBB
RGB
185, 190, 187
HSL
144, 4%, 74%
HSB
144, 3%, 75%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 25
LAB
77, -2, 1
LCH
77, 2, 158
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 160
XYZ
47, 51, 54
LUV
77, -3, 2
HWB
144, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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