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
BABFCC
RGB
186, 191, 204
HSL
223, 15%, 76%
HSB
223, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 20
LAB
77, 0, -7
LCH
77, 7, 271
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 269
XYZ
50, 52, 65
LUV
77, -3, -11
HWB
223, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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