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
BDB8C4
RGB
189, 184, 196
HSL
265, 9%, 75%
HSB
265, 6%, 77%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 23
LAB
75, 3, -5
LCH
75, 6, 303
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 305
XYZ
48, 49, 59
LUV
75, 2, -9
HWB
265, 72%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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