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
BDC5DC
RGB
189, 197, 220
HSL
225, 31%, 80%
HSB
225, 14%, 86%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 14
LAB
79, 1, -13
LCH
79, 13, 273
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 270
XYZ
54, 56, 76
LUV
79, -6, -19
HWB
225, 74%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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