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
BDC8D8
RGB
189, 200, 216
HSL
216, 26%, 79%
HSB
216, 13%, 85%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 15
LAB
80, -2, -9
LCH
80, 9, 261
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 258
XYZ
54, 57, 73
LUV
80, -7, -14
HWB
216, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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