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
BCBECB
RGB
188, 190, 203
HSL
232, 13%, 77%
HSB
232, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 20
LAB
77, 1, -7
LCH
77, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 279
XYZ
50, 52, 64
LUV
77, -2, -11
HWB
232, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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