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
BFC9DE
RGB
191, 201, 222
HSL
221, 32%, 81%
HSB
221, 14%, 87%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 13
LAB
81, 0, -12
LCH
81, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 265
XYZ
56, 58, 77
LUV
81, -7, -18
HWB
221, 75%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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