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
BDBFD0
RGB
189, 191, 208
HSL
234, 17%, 78%
HSB
234, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 18
LAB
78, 2, -9
LCH
78, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 281
XYZ
51, 53, 67
LUV
78, -2, -14
HWB
234, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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