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
BBC3D0
RGB
187, 195, 208
HSL
217, 18%, 77%
HSB
217, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 18
LAB
78, -1, -8
LCH
78, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 260
XYZ
51, 54, 67
LUV
78, -5, -11
HWB
217, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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