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
BDB6BF
RGB
189, 182, 191
HSL
287, 7%, 73%
HSB
287, 5%, 75%
CMYK
1, 5, 0, 25
LAB
75, 4, -4
LCH
75, 5, 316
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 319
XYZ
47, 48, 56
LUV
75, 3, -6
HWB
287, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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