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
BBC1D8
RGB
187, 193, 216
HSL
228, 27%, 79%
HSB
228, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 15
LAB
78, 1, -12
LCH
78, 12, 276
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 274
XYZ
52, 54, 73
LUV
78, -5, -19
HWB
228, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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