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
BAC9DB
RGB
186, 201, 219
HSL
213, 31%, 79%
HSB
213, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 14
LAB
80, -3, -11
LCH
80, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 253
XYZ
54, 57, 75
LUV
80, -9, -16
HWB
213, 73%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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