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
BBCFE2
RGB
187, 207, 226
HSL
209, 40%, 81%
HSB
209, 17%, 89%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 11
LAB
82, -4, -12
LCH
82, 13, 251
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 247
XYZ
57, 61, 81
LUV
82, -11, -18
HWB
209, 73%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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