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
BAC5CF
RGB
186, 197, 207
HSL
209, 18%, 77%
HSB
209, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 19
LAB
79, -2, -6
LCH
79, 7, 249
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 245
XYZ
51, 55, 67
LUV
79, -7, -9
HWB
209, 73%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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