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
BCCDE3
RGB
188, 205, 227
HSL
214, 41%, 81%
HSB
214, 17%, 89%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 11
LAB
82, -3, -13
LCH
82, 13, 259
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 255
XYZ
56, 60, 81
LUV
82, -10, -20
HWB
214, 74%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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