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
BAC4DF
RGB
186, 196, 223
HSL
224, 37%, 80%
HSB
224, 17%, 87%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 13
LAB
79, 1, -15
LCH
79, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 269
XYZ
53, 55, 78
LUV
79, -7, -23
HWB
224, 73%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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