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
BBCBE2
RGB
187, 203, 226
HSL
215, 40%, 81%
HSB
215, 17%, 89%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 11
LAB
81, -2, -13
LCH
81, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 257
XYZ
56, 59, 80
LUV
81, -10, -20
HWB
215, 73%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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