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
BABED3
RGB
186, 190, 211
HSL
230, 22%, 78%
HSB
230, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 17
LAB
77, 2, -11
LCH
77, 11, 279
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 277
XYZ
50, 52, 69
LUV
77, -3, -17
HWB
230, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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