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
BCBDC1
RGB
188, 189, 193
HSL
228, 4%, 75%
HSB
228, 3%, 76%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 24
LAB
77, 0, -2
LCH
77, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 275
XYZ
49, 51, 58
LUV
77, -1, -3
HWB
228, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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