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
BABACB
RGB
186, 186, 203
HSL
240, 14%, 76%
HSB
240, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 20
LAB
76, 2, -9
LCH
76, 9, 286
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 286
XYZ
49, 50, 64
LUV
76, -1, -14
HWB
240, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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