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
BBCADA
RGB
187, 202, 218
HSL
211, 30%, 79%
HSB
211, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 15
LAB
81, -3, -10
LCH
81, 10, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 250
XYZ
54, 58, 75
LUV
81, -9, -15
HWB
211, 73%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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