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
BBB5B6
RGB
187, 181, 182
HSL
350, 4%, 72%
HSB
350, 3%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 27
LAB
74, 2, 0
LCH
74, 2, 7
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 6
XYZ
45, 47, 51
LUV
74, 3, 0
HWB
350, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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