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
BACDDA
RGB
186, 205, 218
HSL
204, 30%, 79%
HSB
204, 15%, 85%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -5, -9
LCH
81, 10, 242
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 238
XYZ
55, 59, 75
LUV
81, -11, -13
HWB
204, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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