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
BEC3C4
RGB
190, 195, 196
HSL
190, 5%, 76%
HSB
190, 3%, 77%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 23
LAB
78, -2, -1
LCH
78, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 211
XYZ
51, 54, 60
LUV
78, -3, -1
HWB
190, 75%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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