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
BABDD4
RGB
186, 189, 212
HSL
233, 23%, 78%
HSB
233, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 17
LAB
77, 2, -12
LCH
77, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 280
XYZ
50, 52, 70
LUV
77, -3, -19
HWB
233, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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