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
BCBECD
RGB
188, 190, 205
HSL
233, 15%, 77%
HSB
233, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 20
LAB
77, 1, -8
LCH
77, 8, 280
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 280
XYZ
50, 52, 65
LUV
77, -2, -12
HWB
233, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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