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
BEC1DD
RGB
190, 193, 221
HSL
234, 31%, 81%
HSB
234, 14%, 87%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 13
LAB
79, 3, -14
LCH
79, 15, 282
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 281
XYZ
53, 54, 76
LUV
79, -3, -23
HWB
234, 75%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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