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
B9BFDA
RGB
185, 191, 218
HSL
229, 31%, 79%
HSB
229, 15%, 85%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 2, -14
LCH
78, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 276
XYZ
51, 53, 74
LUV
78, -5, -23
HWB
229, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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