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
BDBFCF
RGB
189, 191, 207
HSL
233, 16%, 78%
HSB
233, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 19
LAB
78, 2, -8
LCH
78, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 280
XYZ
51, 53, 66
LUV
78, -2, -13
HWB
233, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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