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
BEB5BA
RGB
190, 181, 186
HSL
327, 6%, 73%
HSB
327, 5%, 75%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 25
LAB
75, 4, -1
LCH
75, 4, 341
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 343
XYZ
47, 48, 53
LUV
75, 5, -3
HWB
327, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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