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
BAC5CA
RGB
186, 197, 202
HSL
199, 13%, 76%
HSB
199, 8%, 79%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -3, -4
LCH
79, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 227
XYZ
51, 55, 64
LUV
79, -6, -5
HWB
199, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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