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
BDBBB8
RGB
189, 187, 184
HSL
36, 4%, 73%
HSB
36, 3%, 74%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 26
LAB
76, 0, 2
LCH
76, 2, 80
OKLCH
0.79, 0.00, 78
XYZ
47, 50, 52
LUV
76, 1, 3
HWB
36, 72%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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