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
BCBFCB
RGB
188, 191, 203
HSL
228, 13%, 77%
HSB
228, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 20
LAB
77, 1, -6
LCH
77, 6, 276
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 275
XYZ
50, 52, 64
LUV
77, -2, -10
HWB
228, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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