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
BDC3BC
RGB
189, 195, 188
HSL
111, 6%, 75%
HSB
111, 4%, 76%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 24
LAB
78, -3, 3
LCH
78, 4, 138
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 141
XYZ
50, 53, 55
LUV
78, -3, 5
HWB
111, 74%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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