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
BAC3CD
RGB
186, 195, 205
HSL
212, 16%, 77%
HSB
212, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 20
LAB
78, -2, -6
LCH
78, 6, 254
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 251
XYZ
51, 54, 65
LUV
78, -5, -9
HWB
212, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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