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
BDC8D4
RGB
189, 200, 212
HSL
211, 21%, 79%
HSB
211, 11%, 83%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 17
LAB
80, -2, -7
LCH
80, 8, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 250
XYZ
54, 57, 70
LUV
80, -7, -11
HWB
211, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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