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
BDC1DA
RGB
189, 193, 218
HSL
232, 28%, 80%
HSB
232, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 15
LAB
78, 2, -13
LCH
78, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 278
XYZ
53, 54, 74
LUV
78, -4, -21
HWB
232, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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