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
BACBD8
RGB
186, 203, 216
HSL
206, 28%, 79%
HSB
206, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -4, -9
LCH
81, 9, 245
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 241
XYZ
54, 58, 73
LUV
81, -10, -12
HWB
206, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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