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
BAC2CD
RGB
186, 194, 205
HSL
215, 16%, 77%
HSB
215, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 20
LAB
78, -1, -7
LCH
78, 7, 259
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 256
XYZ
51, 53, 65
LUV
78, -5, -10
HWB
215, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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