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
BBC5CA
RGB
187, 197, 202
HSL
200, 12%, 76%
HSB
200, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -3, -4
LCH
79, 5, 233
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 229
XYZ
51, 55, 64
LUV
79, -6, -5
HWB
200, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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