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
BAC1BE
RGB
186, 193, 190
HSL
154, 5%, 74%
HSB
154, 4%, 76%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 24
LAB
77, -3, 1
LCH
77, 3, 168
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 169
XYZ
49, 52, 56
LUV
77, -4, 2
HWB
154, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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