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
BCBDB9
RGB
188, 189, 185
HSL
75, 3%, 73%
HSB
75, 2%, 74%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 26
LAB
76, -1, 2
LCH
76, 2, 116
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 118
XYZ
48, 51, 53
LUV
76, 0, 3
HWB
75, 73%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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