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
BAC0CA
RGB
186, 192, 202
HSL
217, 13%, 76%
HSB
217, 8%, 79%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 21
LAB
77, -1, -6
LCH
77, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 261
XYZ
50, 52, 63
LUV
77, -4, -9
HWB
217, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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