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
BDC3D2
RGB
189, 195, 210
HSL
223, 19%, 78%
HSB
223, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 18
LAB
79, 0, -8
LCH
79, 8, 270
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 268
XYZ
52, 55, 69
LUV
79, -4, -13
HWB
223, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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