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
BDC0BD
RGB
189, 192, 189
HSL
120, 2%, 75%
HSB
120, 2%, 75%
CMYK
2, 0, 2, 25
LAB
77, -1, 1
LCH
77, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 146
XYZ
49, 52, 56
LUV
77, -2, 2
HWB
120, 74%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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