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
BEC3DE
RGB
190, 195, 222
HSL
231, 33%, 81%
HSB
231, 14%, 87%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 13
LAB
79, 2, -14
LCH
79, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 277
XYZ
54, 55, 77
LUV
79, -4, -22
HWB
231, 75%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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