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
BAC3CE
RGB
186, 195, 206
HSL
213, 17%, 77%
HSB
213, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 19
LAB
78, -2, -7
LCH
78, 7, 257
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 253
XYZ
51, 54, 66
LUV
78, -6, -10
HWB
213, 73%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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