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
BEC0D3
RGB
190, 192, 211
HSL
234, 19%, 79%
HSB
234, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 17
LAB
78, 2, -10
LCH
78, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 281
XYZ
52, 53, 69
LUV
78, -2, -15
HWB
234, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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