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
BDBED6
RGB
189, 190, 214
HSL
238, 23%, 79%
HSB
238, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 16
LAB
77, 3, -12
LCH
77, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 284
XYZ
52, 53, 71
LUV
77, -2, -19
HWB
238, 74%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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