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
BAB5BB
RGB
186, 181, 187
HSL
290, 4%, 72%
HSB
290, 3%, 73%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 27
LAB
74, 3, -2
LCH
74, 4, 318
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 321
XYZ
46, 47, 54
LUV
74, 2, -4
HWB
290, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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