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
BDC8DF
RGB
189, 200, 223
HSL
221, 35%, 81%
HSB
221, 15%, 87%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 13
LAB
80, 0, -13
LCH
80, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 265
XYZ
55, 57, 78
LUV
80, -7, -20
HWB
221, 74%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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