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
BAB5BF
RGB
186, 181, 191
HSL
270, 7%, 73%
HSB
270, 5%, 75%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 25
LAB
74, 3, -4
LCH
74, 5, 306
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 308
XYZ
46, 47, 56
LUV
74, 2, -7
HWB
270, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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