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
BCB5BD
RGB
188, 181, 189
HSL
293, 6%, 73%
HSB
293, 4%, 74%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 26
LAB
74, 4, -3
LCH
74, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 322
XYZ
46, 47, 55
LUV
74, 4, -5
HWB
293, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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