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
BAC8D5
RGB
186, 200, 213
HSL
209, 24%, 78%
HSB
209, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 16
LAB
80, -3, -8
LCH
80, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 246
XYZ
53, 57, 71
LUV
80, -8, -12
HWB
209, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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