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
BBC2C6
RGB
187, 194, 198
HSL
202, 9%, 75%
HSB
202, 6%, 78%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 22
LAB
78, -2, -3
LCH
78, 3, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 232
XYZ
50, 53, 61
LUV
78, -4, -4
HWB
202, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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