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
BAC3C7
RGB
186, 195, 199
HSL
198, 10%, 75%
HSB
198, 7%, 78%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 22
LAB
78, -3, -3
LCH
78, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 226
XYZ
50, 54, 62
LUV
78, -5, -4
HWB
198, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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