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
BCCAE1
RGB
188, 202, 225
HSL
217, 38%, 81%
HSB
217, 16%, 88%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 12
LAB
81, -1, -13
LCH
81, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 260
XYZ
55, 58, 80
LUV
81, -9, -20
HWB
217, 74%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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