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
BBB4B5
RGB
187, 180, 181
HSL
351, 5%, 72%
HSB
351, 4%, 73%
CMYK
0, 4, 3, 27
LAB
74, 3, 0
LCH
74, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 7
XYZ
45, 47, 50
LUV
74, 4, 0
HWB
351, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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