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
BFCBE0
RGB
191, 203, 224
HSL
218, 35%, 81%
HSB
218, 15%, 88%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 12
LAB
81, -1, -12
LCH
81, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 262
XYZ
56, 59, 79
LUV
81, -8, -18
HWB
218, 75%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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