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
BAC3DA
RGB
186, 195, 218
HSL
223, 30%, 79%
HSB
223, 15%, 85%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 15
LAB
79, 0, -13
LCH
79, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 269
XYZ
52, 55, 74
LUV
79, -6, -20
HWB
223, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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