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
BABFC4
RGB
186, 191, 196
HSL
210, 8%, 75%
HSB
210, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 23
LAB
77, -1, -3
LCH
77, 3, 251
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 248
XYZ
49, 52, 60
LUV
77, -3, -5
HWB
210, 73%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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