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
B9BED5
RGB
185, 190, 213
HSL
229, 25%, 78%
HSB
229, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 16
LAB
77, 2, -12
LCH
77, 12, 278
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 276
XYZ
50, 52, 70
LUV
77, -4, -19
HWB
229, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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