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
BBC2C5
RGB
187, 194, 197
HSL
198, 8%, 75%
HSB
198, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 23
LAB
78, -2, -2
LCH
78, 3, 229
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 225
XYZ
50, 53, 60
LUV
78, -4, -3
HWB
198, 73%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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