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
BBBCC2
RGB
187, 188, 194
HSL
231, 5%, 75%
HSB
231, 4%, 76%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 24
LAB
76, 0, -3
LCH
76, 3, 279
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 279
XYZ
48, 50, 58
LUV
76, -1, -5
HWB
231, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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