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
BBC2D2
RGB
187, 194, 210
HSL
222, 20%, 78%
HSB
222, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 18
LAB
78, 0, -9
LCH
78, 9, 269
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 267
XYZ
51, 54, 69
LUV
78, -5, -14
HWB
222, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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