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
BCBEC9
RGB
188, 190, 201
HSL
231, 11%, 76%
HSB
231, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 21
LAB
77, 1, -6
LCH
77, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 278
XYZ
50, 52, 63
LUV
77, -2, -9
HWB
231, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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