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
BEC2D9
RGB
190, 194, 217
HSL
231, 26%, 80%
HSB
231, 12%, 85%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 15
LAB
79, 2, -12
LCH
79, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 278
XYZ
53, 55, 73
LUV
79, -3, -19
HWB
231, 75%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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