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
BAC7CD
RGB
186, 199, 205
HSL
199, 16%, 77%
HSB
199, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 20
LAB
79, -4, -5
LCH
79, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 227
XYZ
52, 56, 66
LUV
79, -7, -6
HWB
199, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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