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
BFC5CA
RGB
191, 197, 202
HSL
207, 9%, 77%
HSB
207, 5%, 79%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -1, -3
LCH
79, 4, 246
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 243
XYZ
52, 55, 64
LUV
79, -4, -5
HWB
207, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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