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
BAB5BC
RGB
186, 181, 188
HSL
283, 5%, 72%
HSB
283, 4%, 74%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 26
LAB
74, 3, -3
LCH
74, 4, 314
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 316
XYZ
46, 47, 54
LUV
74, 2, -5
HWB
283, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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