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
BBC1CB
RGB
187, 193, 203
HSL
217, 13%, 76%
HSB
217, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 20
LAB
78, -1, -6
LCH
78, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 261
XYZ
50, 53, 64
LUV
78, -4, -9
HWB
217, 73%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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