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
BCBAC2
RGB
188, 186, 194
HSL
255, 6%, 75%
HSB
255, 4%, 76%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 24
LAB
76, 2, -4
LCH
76, 4, 296
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 298
XYZ
48, 50, 58
LUV
76, 1, -6
HWB
255, 73%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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