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
BACAE2
RGB
186, 202, 226
HSL
216, 41%, 81%
HSB
216, 18%, 89%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 11
LAB
81, -2, -14
LCH
81, 14, 262
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 258
XYZ
55, 58, 80
LUV
81, -10, -21
HWB
216, 73%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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