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
BDC9DC
RGB
189, 201, 220
HSL
217, 31%, 80%
HSB
217, 14%, 86%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 14
LAB
80, -1, -11
LCH
80, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 260
XYZ
55, 58, 76
LUV
80, -7, -17
HWB
217, 74%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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