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
BAC2DD
RGB
186, 194, 221
HSL
226, 34%, 80%
HSB
226, 16%, 87%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 13
LAB
78, 1, -15
LCH
78, 15, 275
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 272
XYZ
53, 54, 76
LUV
78, -6, -23
HWB
226, 73%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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