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
BCC3CE
RGB
188, 195, 206
HSL
217, 16%, 77%
HSB
217, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 19
LAB
78, -1, -6
LCH
78, 6, 262
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 259
XYZ
51, 54, 66
LUV
78, -4, -10
HWB
217, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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