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
BFC8E2
RGB
191, 200, 226
HSL
225, 38%, 82%
HSB
225, 15%, 89%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 11
LAB
81, 1, -14
LCH
81, 14, 273
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 270
XYZ
56, 58, 80
LUV
81, -6, -22
HWB
225, 75%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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