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
BFC5D7
RGB
191, 197, 215
HSL
225, 23%, 80%
HSB
225, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 16
LAB
79, 1, -10
LCH
79, 10, 273
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 271
XYZ
54, 56, 72
LUV
79, -4, -15
HWB
225, 75%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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