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
BBBDD5
RGB
187, 189, 213
HSL
235, 24%, 78%
HSB
235, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 16
LAB
77, 3, -12
LCH
77, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 282
XYZ
51, 52, 70
LUV
77, -2, -20
HWB
235, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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