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
BCC5CB
RGB
188, 197, 203
HSL
204, 13%, 77%
HSB
204, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 20
LAB
79, -2, -4
LCH
79, 5, 241
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 237
XYZ
51, 55, 64
LUV
79, -5, -6
HWB
204, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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