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
BDBEC3
RGB
189, 190, 195
HSL
230, 5%, 75%
HSB
230, 3%, 76%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 24
LAB
77, 0, -3
LCH
77, 3, 277
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 277
XYZ
49, 52, 59
LUV
77, -1, -4
HWB
230, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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