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
BCC3CF
RGB
188, 195, 207
HSL
218, 17%, 77%
HSB
218, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 19
LAB
79, -1, -7
LCH
79, 7, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 261
XYZ
52, 54, 67
LUV
79, -4, -10
HWB
218, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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