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
BCB8BC
RGB
188, 184, 188
HSL
300, 3%, 73%
HSB
300, 2%, 74%
CMYK
0, 2, 0, 26
LAB
75, 2, -2
LCH
75, 3, 323
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 326
XYZ
47, 49, 54
LUV
75, 2, -3
HWB
300, 72%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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