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
BCC5D4
RGB
188, 197, 212
HSL
218, 22%, 78%
HSB
218, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 17
LAB
79, -1, -9
LCH
79, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 261
XYZ
53, 55, 70
LUV
79, -6, -13
HWB
218, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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