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
BDB9C8
RGB
189, 185, 200
HSL
256, 12%, 75%
HSB
256, 8%, 78%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 22
LAB
76, 4, -7
LCH
76, 8, 297
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 298
XYZ
49, 50, 62
LUV
76, 1, -11
HWB
256, 73%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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