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
BCBFD2
RGB
188, 191, 210
HSL
232, 20%, 78%
HSB
232, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 18
LAB
78, 2, -10
LCH
78, 10, 280
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 279
XYZ
51, 53, 68
LUV
78, -3, -16
HWB
232, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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