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
BBBBC7
RGB
187, 187, 199
HSL
240, 10%, 76%
HSB
240, 6%, 78%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 22
LAB
76, 2, -6
LCH
76, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 286
XYZ
49, 50, 61
LUV
76, -1, -10
HWB
240, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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