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
BBCEE0
RGB
187, 206, 224
HSL
209, 37%, 81%
HSB
209, 17%, 88%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 12
LAB
82, -4, -11
LCH
82, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 247
XYZ
56, 60, 79
LUV
82, -11, -17
HWB
209, 73%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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