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
BCBFD0
RGB
188, 191, 208
HSL
231, 18%, 78%
HSB
231, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 18
LAB
77, 1, -9
LCH
77, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 278
XYZ
51, 53, 67
LUV
77, -3, -14
HWB
231, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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