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
B9C8DA
RGB
185, 200, 218
HSL
213, 31%, 79%
HSB
213, 15%, 85%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 15
LAB
80, -3, -11
LCH
80, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 253
XYZ
53, 57, 74
LUV
80, -9, -16
HWB
213, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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