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
BFC9D2
RGB
191, 201, 210
HSL
208, 17%, 79%
HSB
208, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 18
LAB
80, -2, -6
LCH
80, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 245
XYZ
54, 58, 69
LUV
80, -6, -8
HWB
208, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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