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
BFBCD0
RGB
191, 188, 208
HSL
249, 18%, 78%
HSB
249, 10%, 82%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 18
LAB
77, 4, -10
LCH
77, 10, 292
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 293
XYZ
51, 52, 67
LUV
77, 0, -16
HWB
249, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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