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
BDC5CD
RGB
189, 197, 205
HSL
210, 14%, 77%
HSB
210, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 20
LAB
79, -2, -5
LCH
79, 5, 251
OKLCH
0.82, 0.01, 248
XYZ
52, 55, 66
LUV
79, -5, -7
HWB
210, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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