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
B9BFCD
RGB
185, 191, 205
HSL
222, 17%, 76%
HSB
222, 10%, 80%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 20
LAB
77, 0, -8
LCH
77, 8, 269
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 267
XYZ
50, 52, 65
LUV
77, -4, -12
HWB
222, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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