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
BAC2DB
RGB
186, 194, 219
HSL
225, 31%, 79%
HSB
225, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, 1, -14
LCH
78, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 271
XYZ
52, 54, 75
LUV
78, -6, -21
HWB
225, 73%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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