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
BCBDD1
RGB
188, 189, 209
HSL
237, 19%, 78%
HSB
237, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 18
LAB
77, 3, -10
LCH
77, 11, 284
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 283
XYZ
50, 52, 68
LUV
77, -2, -16
HWB
237, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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