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
BCC4C5
RGB
188, 196, 197
HSL
187, 7%, 75%
HSB
187, 5%, 77%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 23
LAB
79, -3, -2
LCH
79, 3, 209
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 206
XYZ
51, 54, 61
LUV
79, -4, -2
HWB
187, 74%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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