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
BABCC7
RGB
186, 188, 199
HSL
231, 10%, 75%
HSB
231, 7%, 78%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 22
LAB
76, 1, -6
LCH
76, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 278
XYZ
49, 51, 61
LUV
76, -2, -9
HWB
231, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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