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
BEC4C2
RGB
190, 196, 194
HSL
160, 5%, 76%
HSB
160, 3%, 77%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 23
LAB
79, -2, 0
LCH
79, 2, 174
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 174
XYZ
51, 54, 59
LUV
79, -3, 1
HWB
160, 75%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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