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
BBC3D8
RGB
187, 195, 216
HSL
223, 27%, 79%
HSB
223, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 15
LAB
79, 0, -12
LCH
79, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 269
XYZ
52, 55, 73
LUV
79, -5, -18
HWB
223, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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