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
BAC8D3
RGB
186, 200, 211
HSL
206, 22%, 78%
HSB
206, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 17
LAB
80, -3, -7
LCH
80, 8, 245
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 241
XYZ
53, 56, 70
LUV
80, -8, -10
HWB
206, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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