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
BABDC6
RGB
186, 189, 198
HSL
225, 10%, 75%
HSB
225, 6%, 78%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 22
LAB
77, 0, -5
LCH
77, 5, 272
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 271
XYZ
49, 51, 61
LUV
77, -2, -7
HWB
225, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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