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
BBC5DB
RGB
187, 197, 219
HSL
221, 31%, 80%
HSB
221, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 14
LAB
79, 0, -12
LCH
79, 12, 269
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 266
XYZ
53, 56, 75
LUV
79, -7, -19
HWB
221, 73%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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