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
BFCAE5
RGB
191, 202, 229
HSL
223, 42%, 82%
HSB
223, 17%, 90%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 10
LAB
81, 0, -15
LCH
81, 15, 271
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 268
XYZ
57, 59, 83
LUV
81, -7, -23
HWB
223, 75%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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