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
BBCCE0
RGB
187, 204, 224
HSL
212, 37%, 81%
HSB
212, 17%, 88%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 12
LAB
81, -3, -12
LCH
81, 12, 256
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 252
XYZ
56, 59, 79
LUV
81, -10, -18
HWB
212, 73%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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