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
BCBEBB
RGB
188, 190, 187
HSL
100, 2%, 74%
HSB
100, 2%, 75%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 25
LAB
77, -1, 1
LCH
77, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.80, 0.00, 135
XYZ
48, 51, 54
LUV
77, -1, 2
HWB
100, 73%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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