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
BBC3D1
RGB
187, 195, 209
HSL
218, 19%, 78%
HSB
218, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 18
LAB
78, -1, -8
LCH
78, 8, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 262
XYZ
52, 54, 68
LUV
78, -5, -12
HWB
218, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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