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
BDC2BD
RGB
189, 194, 189
HSL
120, 4%, 75%
HSB
120, 3%, 76%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 24
LAB
78, -2, 2
LCH
78, 3, 143
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 145
XYZ
49, 53, 56
LUV
78, -3, 3
HWB
120, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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