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
BBB6B9
RGB
187, 182, 185
HSL
324, 4%, 72%
HSB
324, 3%, 73%
CMYK
0, 3, 1, 27
LAB
75, 2, -1
LCH
75, 2, 339
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 340
XYZ
46, 48, 53
LUV
75, 3, -2
HWB
324, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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