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
BFC4D3
RGB
191, 196, 211
HSL
225, 19%, 79%
HSB
225, 9%, 83%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 17
LAB
79, 0, -8
LCH
79, 8, 273
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 271
XYZ
53, 55, 69
LUV
79, -4, -13
HWB
225, 75%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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