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
BFC4D8
RGB
191, 196, 216
HSL
228, 24%, 80%
HSB
228, 12%, 85%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 15
LAB
79, 1, -11
LCH
79, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 275
XYZ
54, 56, 73
LUV
79, -4, -17
HWB
228, 75%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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