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
BEC6BE
RGB
190, 198, 190
HSL
120, 7%, 76%
HSB
120, 4%, 78%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 22
LAB
79, -4, 3
LCH
79, 5, 143
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 145
XYZ
51, 55, 57
LUV
79, -4, 5
HWB
120, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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