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
BAC2D3
RGB
186, 194, 211
HSL
221, 22%, 78%
HSB
221, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 17
LAB
78, 0, -10
LCH
78, 10, 268
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 266
XYZ
51, 54, 69
LUV
78, -5, -15
HWB
221, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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