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
BBC0C2
RGB
187, 192, 194
HSL
197, 5%, 75%
HSB
197, 4%, 76%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 24
LAB
77, -2, -2
LCH
77, 2, 227
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 223
XYZ
49, 52, 59
LUV
77, -3, -2
HWB
197, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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