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
BBC7D8
RGB
187, 199, 216
HSL
215, 27%, 79%
HSB
215, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 15
LAB
80, -2, -10
LCH
80, 10, 260
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 257
XYZ
53, 56, 73
LUV
80, -7, -15
HWB
215, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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