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
BDBFD8
RGB
189, 191, 216
HSL
236, 26%, 79%
HSB
236, 13%, 85%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 15
LAB
78, 3, -13
LCH
78, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 282
XYZ
52, 53, 72
LUV
78, -3, -20
HWB
236, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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