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
B9BECC
RGB
185, 190, 204
HSL
224, 16%, 76%
HSB
224, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 20
LAB
77, 0, -8
LCH
77, 8, 272
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 270
XYZ
49, 52, 64
LUV
77, -4, -12
HWB
224, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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