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
BCC6DA
RGB
188, 198, 218
HSL
220, 29%, 80%
HSB
220, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 15
LAB
80, -1, -11
LCH
80, 11, 267
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 264
XYZ
54, 56, 74
LUV
80, -6, -17
HWB
220, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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