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
BFBEC8
RGB
191, 190, 200
HSL
246, 8%, 76%
HSB
246, 5%, 78%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 22
LAB
77, 2, -5
LCH
77, 5, 290
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 291
XYZ
50, 52, 62
LUV
77, 0, -8
HWB
246, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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