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
BBC4CE
RGB
187, 196, 206
HSL
212, 16%, 77%
HSB
212, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 19
LAB
79, -2, -6
LCH
79, 6, 254
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 251
XYZ
51, 55, 66
LUV
79, -5, -9
HWB
212, 73%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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