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
BFBFD3
RGB
191, 191, 211
HSL
240, 19%, 79%
HSB
240, 9%, 83%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 17
LAB
78, 3, -10
LCH
78, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 286
XYZ
52, 53, 69
LUV
78, -1, -16
HWB
240, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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