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
BCC0C8
RGB
188, 192, 200
HSL
220, 10%, 76%
HSB
220, 6%, 78%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 22
LAB
78, 0, -5
LCH
78, 5, 266
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 264
XYZ
50, 53, 62
LUV
78, -3, -7
HWB
220, 74%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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