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
BEC2C8
RGB
190, 194, 200
HSL
216, 8%, 76%
HSB
216, 5%, 78%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 22
LAB
78, -1, -4
LCH
78, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 258
XYZ
51, 54, 62
LUV
78, -3, -5
HWB
216, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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