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
BFC0D0
RGB
191, 192, 208
HSL
236, 15%, 78%
HSB
236, 8%, 82%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 18
LAB
78, 2, -8
LCH
78, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 283
XYZ
52, 53, 67
LUV
78, -1, -13
HWB
236, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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