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
BBC1BB
RGB
187, 193, 187
HSL
120, 5%, 75%
HSB
120, 3%, 76%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 24
LAB
77, -3, 2
LCH
77, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 145
XYZ
49, 52, 55
LUV
77, -3, 4
HWB
120, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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