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
BABDCD
RGB
186, 189, 205
HSL
231, 16%, 77%
HSB
231, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 20
LAB
77, 1, -8
LCH
77, 9, 278
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 277
XYZ
49, 51, 65
LUV
77, -3, -13
HWB
231, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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