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
BAB7BF
RGB
186, 183, 191
HSL
262, 6%, 73%
HSB
262, 4%, 75%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 25
LAB
75, 2, -4
LCH
75, 4, 301
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 303
XYZ
47, 48, 56
LUV
75, 1, -6
HWB
262, 72%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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