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
BECDE7
RGB
190, 205, 231
HSL
218, 46%, 83%
HSB
218, 18%, 91%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 9
LAB
82, -1, -15
LCH
82, 15, 265
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 262
XYZ
57, 60, 84
LUV
82, -9, -23
HWB
218, 75%, 9%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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