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
BCC3CC
RGB
188, 195, 204
HSL
214, 14%, 77%
HSB
214, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 20
LAB
78, -1, -5
LCH
78, 6, 258
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 255
XYZ
51, 54, 65
LUV
78, -4, -8
HWB
214, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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