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
BABCB8
RGB
186, 188, 184
HSL
90, 3%, 73%
HSB
90, 2%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 26
LAB
76, -1, 2
LCH
76, 2, 126
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 129
XYZ
47, 50, 52
LUV
76, -1, 3
HWB
90, 72%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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