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
BEC2D0
RGB
190, 194, 208
HSL
227, 16%, 78%
HSB
227, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 18
LAB
78, 1, -8
LCH
78, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 273
XYZ
52, 54, 67
LUV
78, -3, -12
HWB
227, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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