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
BACBD5
RGB
186, 203, 213
HSL
202, 24%, 78%
HSB
202, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 16
LAB
81, -4, -7
LCH
81, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 233
XYZ
54, 58, 71
LUV
81, -10, -10
HWB
202, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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