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
BCBAC5
RGB
188, 186, 197
HSL
251, 9%, 75%
HSB
251, 6%, 77%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 23
LAB
76, 2, -5
LCH
76, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 294
XYZ
48, 50, 60
LUV
76, 0, -8
HWB
251, 73%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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