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
BDC3CA
RGB
189, 195, 202
HSL
212, 11%, 77%
HSB
212, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 21
LAB
78, -1, -4
LCH
78, 4, 255
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 252
XYZ
51, 54, 64
LUV
78, -4, -6
HWB
212, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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