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
BAC1BC
RGB
186, 193, 188
HSL
137, 5%, 74%
HSB
137, 4%, 76%
CMYK
4, 0, 3, 24
LAB
77, -3, 2
LCH
77, 4, 153
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 155
XYZ
48, 52, 55
LUV
77, -4, 3
HWB
137, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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