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
BABBCC
RGB
186, 187, 204
HSL
237, 15%, 76%
HSB
237, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 20
LAB
76, 2, -9
LCH
76, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 283
XYZ
49, 50, 64
LUV
76, -2, -14
HWB
237, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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