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
BCB5BA
RGB
188, 181, 186
HSL
317, 5%, 72%
HSB
317, 4%, 74%
CMYK
0, 4, 1, 26
LAB
74, 3, -2
LCH
74, 4, 333
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 336
XYZ
46, 47, 53
LUV
74, 4, -3
HWB
317, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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