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
BBC4C9
RGB
187, 196, 201
HSL
201, 11%, 76%
HSB
201, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -2, -4
LCH
79, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 232
XYZ
51, 54, 63
LUV
79, -5, -5
HWB
201, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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