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
BCCDE0
RGB
188, 205, 224
HSL
212, 37%, 81%
HSB
212, 16%, 88%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 12
LAB
82, -3, -12
LCH
82, 12, 255
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 251
XYZ
56, 60, 79
LUV
82, -10, -17
HWB
212, 74%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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