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
BDBFD4
RGB
189, 191, 212
HSL
235, 21%, 79%
HSB
235, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 17
LAB
78, 2, -11
LCH
78, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 281
XYZ
51, 53, 70
LUV
78, -2, -17
HWB
235, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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