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
BBC8E2
RGB
187, 200, 226
HSL
220, 40%, 81%
HSB
220, 17%, 89%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 11
LAB
80, -1, -15
LCH
80, 15, 268
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 264
XYZ
55, 57, 80
LUV
80, -8, -23
HWB
220, 73%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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