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
BEC4D4
RGB
190, 196, 212
HSL
224, 20%, 79%
HSB
224, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 17
LAB
79, 0, -9
LCH
79, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 269
XYZ
53, 55, 70
LUV
79, -4, -13
HWB
224, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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