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
BDCBCE
RGB
189, 203, 206
HSL
191, 15%, 77%
HSB
191, 8%, 81%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 19
LAB
81, -4, -3
LCH
81, 6, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 212
XYZ
53, 58, 67
LUV
81, -8, -4
HWB
191, 74%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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