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
BDC8D6
RGB
189, 200, 214
HSL
214, 23%, 79%
HSB
214, 12%, 84%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 16
LAB
80, -2, -8
LCH
80, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 254
XYZ
54, 57, 72
LUV
80, -7, -12
HWB
214, 74%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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