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
BCBED1
RGB
188, 190, 209
HSL
234, 19%, 78%
HSB
234, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, 2, -10
LCH
77, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 281
XYZ
51, 52, 68
LUV
77, -2, -15
HWB
234, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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