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
BDC5CA
RGB
189, 197, 202
HSL
203, 11%, 77%
HSB
203, 6%, 79%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 21
LAB
79, -2, -4
LCH
79, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 235
XYZ
52, 55, 64
LUV
79, -5, -5
HWB
203, 74%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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