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
BFB8B8
RGB
191, 184, 184
HSL
0, 5%, 74%
HSB
0, 4%, 75%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 25
LAB
75, 3, 1
LCH
75, 3, 20
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 17
XYZ
47, 49, 52
LUV
75, 4, 1
HWB
0, 72%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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