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
BCB9BF
RGB
188, 185, 191
HSL
270, 4%, 74%
HSB
270, 3%, 75%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 25
LAB
76, 2, -3
LCH
76, 3, 306
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 308
XYZ
47, 49, 56
LUV
76, 1, -4
HWB
270, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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