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
BBCCDE
RGB
187, 204, 222
HSL
211, 35%, 80%
HSB
211, 16%, 87%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 13
LAB
81, -3, -11
LCH
81, 11, 254
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 250
XYZ
55, 59, 78
LUV
81, -10, -16
HWB
211, 73%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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