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
BDBCBA
RGB
189, 188, 186
HSL
40, 2%, 74%
HSB
40, 2%, 74%
CMYK
0, 1, 2, 26
LAB
76, 0, 1
LCH
76, 1, 86
OKLCH
0.80, 0.00, 85
XYZ
48, 50, 54
LUV
76, 1, 2
HWB
40, 73%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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