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
BFC7C7
RGB
191, 199, 199
HSL
180, 7%, 76%
HSB
180, 4%, 78%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 22
LAB
80, -3, -1
LCH
80, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 197
XYZ
52, 56, 62
LUV
80, -4, -1
HWB
180, 75%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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