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
BFC9D7
RGB
191, 201, 215
HSL
215, 23%, 80%
HSB
215, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 16
LAB
81, -1, -8
LCH
81, 8, 260
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 257
XYZ
55, 58, 73
LUV
81, -6, -12
HWB
215, 75%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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