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
BDCACD
RGB
189, 202, 205
HSL
191, 14%, 77%
HSB
191, 8%, 80%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 20
LAB
80, -4, -3
LCH
80, 5, 217
OKLCH
0.83, 0.01, 213
XYZ
53, 57, 66
LUV
80, -7, -4
HWB
191, 74%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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