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
BCC8CD
RGB
188, 200, 205
HSL
198, 15%, 77%
HSB
198, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 20
LAB
80, -4, -4
LCH
80, 5, 229
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 225
XYZ
52, 56, 66
LUV
80, -7, -5
HWB
198, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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