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
BCCBE5
RGB
188, 203, 229
HSL
218, 44%, 82%
HSB
218, 18%, 90%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 10
LAB
81, -1, -15
LCH
81, 15, 265
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 262
XYZ
56, 59, 83
LUV
81, -9, -23
HWB
218, 74%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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