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
BAC2CA
RGB
186, 194, 202
HSL
210, 13%, 76%
HSB
210, 8%, 79%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 21
LAB
78, -2, -5
LCH
78, 5, 251
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 248
XYZ
50, 53, 64
LUV
78, -5, -7
HWB
210, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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