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
BEC5DC
RGB
190, 197, 220
HSL
226, 30%, 80%
HSB
226, 14%, 86%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 14
LAB
80, 1, -12
LCH
80, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 272
XYZ
54, 56, 76
LUV
80, -5, -19
HWB
226, 75%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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