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
BDB4BA
RGB
189, 180, 186
HSL
320, 6%, 72%
HSB
320, 5%, 74%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 26
LAB
74, 4, -2
LCH
74, 5, 336
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 338
XYZ
46, 47, 53
LUV
74, 5, -4
HWB
320, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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