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
BFCACE
RGB
191, 202, 206
HSL
196, 13%, 78%
HSB
196, 7%, 81%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 19
LAB
81, -3, -3
LCH
81, 5, 225
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 221
XYZ
54, 58, 67
LUV
81, -6, -4
HWB
196, 75%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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