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
BCC2D6
RGB
188, 194, 214
HSL
226, 24%, 79%
HSB
226, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 16
LAB
78, 1, -11
LCH
78, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 272
XYZ
52, 54, 71
LUV
78, -4, -17
HWB
226, 74%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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