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
BDC5D2
RGB
189, 197, 210
HSL
217, 19%, 78%
HSB
217, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 18
LAB
79, -1, -8
LCH
79, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 260
XYZ
53, 55, 69
LUV
79, -5, -11
HWB
217, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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