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
BEC5BE
RGB
190, 197, 190
HSL
120, 6%, 76%
HSB
120, 4%, 77%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 23
LAB
79, -3, 3
LCH
79, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 145
XYZ
50, 55, 57
LUV
79, -4, 5
HWB
120, 75%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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