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
BACBDB
RGB
186, 203, 219
HSL
209, 31%, 79%
HSB
209, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 14
LAB
81, -4, -10
LCH
81, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 247
XYZ
54, 58, 75
LUV
81, -10, -15
HWB
209, 73%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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