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
BDC8D3
RGB
189, 200, 211
HSL
210, 20%, 78%
HSB
210, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 17
LAB
80, -2, -7
LCH
80, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 248
XYZ
53, 57, 70
LUV
80, -7, -10
HWB
210, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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