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
BABBBF
RGB
186, 187, 191
HSL
228, 4%, 74%
HSB
228, 3%, 75%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 25
LAB
76, 0, -2
LCH
76, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 275
XYZ
47, 50, 56
LUV
76, -1, -3
HWB
228, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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