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
BDC8CC
RGB
189, 200, 204
HSL
196, 13%, 77%
HSB
196, 7%, 80%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 20
LAB
80, -3, -3
LCH
80, 5, 225
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 221
XYZ
53, 56, 65
LUV
80, -6, -4
HWB
196, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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