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
BFCAD0
RGB
191, 202, 208
HSL
201, 15%, 78%
HSB
201, 8%, 82%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -3, -4
LCH
81, 5, 235
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 231
XYZ
54, 58, 68
LUV
81, -6, -6
HWB
201, 75%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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