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
BFB7B5
RGB
191, 183, 181
HSL
12, 7%, 73%
HSB
12, 5%, 75%
CMYK
0, 4, 5, 25
LAB
75, 3, 2
LCH
75, 3, 38
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 34
XYZ
47, 48, 51
LUV
75, 5, 3
HWB
12, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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