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
BCC8DC
RGB
188, 200, 220
HSL
218, 31%, 80%
HSB
218, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 14
LAB
80, -1, -11
LCH
80, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 261
XYZ
54, 57, 76
LUV
80, -7, -17
HWB
218, 74%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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