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
BBC8D1
RGB
187, 200, 209
HSL
205, 19%, 78%
HSB
205, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 18
LAB
80, -3, -6
LCH
80, 7, 242
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 238
XYZ
53, 56, 68
LUV
80, -8, -9
HWB
205, 73%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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