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
BDCADE
RGB
189, 202, 222
HSL
216, 33%, 81%
HSB
216, 15%, 87%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 13
LAB
81, -2, -12
LCH
81, 12, 262
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 259
XYZ
55, 58, 77
LUV
81, -8, -18
HWB
216, 74%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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