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
BEC5BD
RGB
190, 197, 189
HSL
113, 6%, 76%
HSB
113, 4%, 77%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 23
LAB
79, -4, 3
LCH
79, 5, 139
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 142
XYZ
50, 55, 56
LUV
79, -4, 5
HWB
113, 74%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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