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
BDC6DA
RGB
189, 198, 218
HSL
221, 28%, 80%
HSB
221, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 15
LAB
80, 0, -11
LCH
80, 11, 269
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 266
XYZ
54, 56, 74
LUV
80, -6, -17
HWB
221, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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