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
BEBBC5
RGB
190, 187, 197
HSL
258, 8%, 75%
HSB
258, 5%, 77%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 23
LAB
76, 2, -5
LCH
76, 5, 298
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 300
XYZ
49, 51, 60
LUV
76, 1, -8
HWB
258, 73%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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