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
BFBFC8
RGB
191, 191, 200
HSL
240, 8%, 77%
HSB
240, 4%, 78%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 22
LAB
78, 1, -5
LCH
78, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 286
XYZ
51, 53, 62
LUV
78, -1, -7
HWB
240, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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