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
BFB5BC
RGB
191, 181, 188
HSL
318, 7%, 73%
HSB
318, 5%, 75%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 25
LAB
75, 5, -2
LCH
75, 5, 334
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 336
XYZ
47, 48, 54
LUV
75, 5, -4
HWB
318, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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