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
BCC0CA
RGB
188, 192, 202
HSL
223, 12%, 76%
HSB
223, 7%, 79%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 21
LAB
78, 0, -6
LCH
78, 6, 270
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 268
XYZ
50, 53, 63
LUV
78, -3, -8
HWB
223, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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