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
BABDBF
RGB
186, 189, 191
HSL
204, 4%, 74%
HSB
204, 3%, 75%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 25
LAB
76, -1, -1
LCH
76, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.80, 0.00, 237
XYZ
48, 51, 57
LUV
76, -2, -2
HWB
204, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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