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
BBCBD7
RGB
187, 203, 215
HSL
206, 26%, 79%
HSB
206, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 16
LAB
81, -4, -8
LCH
81, 9, 244
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 240
XYZ
54, 58, 73
LUV
81, -9, -11
HWB
206, 73%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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