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
B9BFDB
RGB
185, 191, 219
HSL
229, 32%, 79%
HSB
229, 16%, 86%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 14
LAB
78, 2, -15
LCH
78, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 276
XYZ
51, 53, 74
LUV
78, -5, -23
HWB
229, 73%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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