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
B9BECF
RGB
185, 190, 207
HSL
226, 19%, 77%
HSB
226, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 19
LAB
77, 1, -9
LCH
77, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 273
XYZ
50, 52, 66
LUV
77, -4, -14
HWB
226, 73%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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