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
BABFBD
RGB
186, 191, 189
HSL
156, 4%, 74%
HSB
156, 3%, 75%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 25
LAB
77, -2, 0
LCH
77, 2, 170
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 170
XYZ
48, 51, 56
LUV
77, -3, 1
HWB
156, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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