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
BBC6D3
RGB
187, 198, 211
HSL
212, 21%, 78%
HSB
212, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 17
LAB
79, -2, -8
LCH
79, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 253
XYZ
52, 56, 70
LUV
79, -7, -12
HWB
212, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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