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
BDC2CA
RGB
189, 194, 202
HSL
217, 11%, 77%
HSB
217, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 21
LAB
78, -1, -5
LCH
78, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 260
XYZ
51, 54, 64
LUV
78, -3, -7
HWB
217, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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