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
BECAC8
RGB
190, 202, 200
HSL
170, 10%, 77%
HSB
170, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 21
LAB
80, -5, 0
LCH
80, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 185
XYZ
53, 57, 63
LUV
80, -7, 0
HWB
170, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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