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
BFC3D7
RGB
191, 195, 215
HSL
230, 23%, 80%
HSB
230, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 16
LAB
79, 2, -11
LCH
79, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 277
XYZ
53, 55, 72
LUV
79, -3, -16
HWB
230, 75%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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