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
BDC2D3
RGB
189, 194, 211
HSL
226, 20%, 78%
HSB
226, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 17
LAB
78, 1, -9
LCH
78, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 273
XYZ
52, 54, 69
LUV
78, -4, -14
HWB
226, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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