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
BEBFD7
RGB
190, 191, 215
HSL
238, 24%, 79%
HSB
238, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 16
LAB
78, 3, -12
LCH
78, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 284
XYZ
52, 53, 72
LUV
78, -2, -19
HWB
238, 75%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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