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
BABFD7
RGB
186, 191, 215
HSL
230, 27%, 79%
HSB
230, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 16
LAB
78, 2, -13
LCH
78, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 276
XYZ
51, 53, 72
LUV
78, -4, -20
HWB
230, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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