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
BFCBDB
RGB
191, 203, 219
HSL
214, 28%, 80%
HSB
214, 13%, 86%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 14
LAB
81, -2, -9
LCH
81, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 256
XYZ
56, 59, 75
LUV
81, -7, -14
HWB
214, 75%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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