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
BFC4E0
RGB
191, 196, 224
HSL
231, 35%, 81%
HSB
231, 15%, 88%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 12
LAB
79, 2, -15
LCH
79, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 277
XYZ
55, 56, 78
LUV
79, -4, -23
HWB
231, 75%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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