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
BAC5DA
RGB
186, 197, 218
HSL
219, 30%, 79%
HSB
219, 15%, 85%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 15
LAB
79, -1, -12
LCH
79, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 263
XYZ
53, 55, 74
LUV
79, -7, -18
HWB
219, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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