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
BBCBD4
RGB
187, 203, 212
HSL
202, 23%, 78%
HSB
202, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 17
LAB
81, -4, -6
LCH
81, 8, 236
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 232
XYZ
54, 58, 71
LUV
81, -9, -9
HWB
202, 73%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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