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
BFC2CE
RGB
191, 194, 206
HSL
228, 13%, 78%
HSB
228, 7%, 81%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 19
LAB
78, 1, -6
LCH
78, 6, 276
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 275
XYZ
52, 54, 66
LUV
78, -2, -10
HWB
228, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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