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
BCBBBD
RGB
188, 187, 189
HSL
270, 1%, 74%
HSB
270, 1%, 74%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 26
LAB
76, 1, -1
LCH
76, 1, 306
OKLCH
0.79, 0.00, 308
XYZ
48, 50, 55
LUV
76, 0, -1
HWB
270, 73%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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