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
BDCAE2
RGB
189, 202, 226
HSL
219, 39%, 81%
HSB
219, 16%, 89%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 11
LAB
81, -1, -14
LCH
81, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 263
XYZ
56, 59, 80
LUV
81, -8, -21
HWB
219, 74%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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