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
BBC4D4
RGB
187, 196, 212
HSL
218, 23%, 78%
HSB
218, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 17
LAB
79, -1, -9
LCH
79, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 262
XYZ
52, 55, 70
LUV
79, -6, -14
HWB
218, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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