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
BFC7CA
RGB
191, 199, 202
HSL
196, 9%, 77%
HSB
196, 5%, 79%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 21
LAB
80, -2, -3
LCH
80, 3, 226
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 222
XYZ
53, 56, 64
LUV
80, -5, -3
HWB
196, 75%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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