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
BAC4CB
RGB
186, 196, 203
HSL
205, 14%, 76%
HSB
205, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 20
LAB
79, -3, -5
LCH
79, 5, 242
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 238
XYZ
51, 54, 64
LUV
79, -6, -7
HWB
205, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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