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
BCC9CF
RGB
188, 201, 207
HSL
199, 17%, 77%
HSB
199, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 19
LAB
80, -4, -5
LCH
80, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 227
XYZ
53, 57, 67
LUV
80, -7, -6
HWB
199, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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