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
BDBACA
RGB
189, 186, 202
HSL
251, 13%, 76%
HSB
251, 8%, 79%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 21
LAB
76, 3, -8
LCH
76, 8, 294
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 294
XYZ
49, 50, 63
LUV
76, 1, -12
HWB
251, 73%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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