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
BCB7C4
RGB
188, 183, 196
HSL
263, 10%, 74%
HSB
263, 7%, 77%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 23
LAB
75, 4, -6
LCH
75, 7, 302
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 303
XYZ
48, 49, 59
LUV
75, 2, -10
HWB
263, 72%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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