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
BDC8CF
RGB
189, 200, 207
HSL
203, 16%, 78%
HSB
203, 9%, 81%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 19
LAB
80, -3, -5
LCH
80, 6, 239
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 235
XYZ
53, 57, 67
LUV
80, -6, -7
HWB
203, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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