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
BEC7CF
RGB
190, 199, 207
HSL
208, 15%, 78%
HSB
208, 8%, 81%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 19
LAB
80, -2, -5
LCH
80, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 245
XYZ
53, 56, 67
LUV
80, -5, -7
HWB
208, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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