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
BACEDF
RGB
186, 206, 223
HSL
208, 37%, 80%
HSB
208, 17%, 87%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 13
LAB
82, -4, -11
LCH
82, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 244
XYZ
56, 60, 78
LUV
82, -11, -16
HWB
208, 73%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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