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
BBC0D1
RGB
187, 192, 209
HSL
226, 19%, 78%
HSB
226, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 18
LAB
78, 1, -9
LCH
78, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 273
XYZ
51, 53, 68
LUV
78, -4, -14
HWB
226, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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