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
BAC8D7
RGB
186, 200, 215
HSL
211, 27%, 79%
HSB
211, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 16
LAB
80, -3, -9
LCH
80, 10, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 250
XYZ
53, 57, 72
LUV
80, -8, -14
HWB
211, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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