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
BAC0D2
RGB
186, 192, 210
HSL
225, 21%, 78%
HSB
225, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 18
LAB
78, 1, -10
LCH
78, 10, 273
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 271
XYZ
51, 53, 68
LUV
78, -4, -15
HWB
225, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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