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
BDCBD0
RGB
189, 203, 208
HSL
196, 17%, 78%
HSB
196, 9%, 82%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 18
LAB
81, -4, -4
LCH
81, 6, 225
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 221
XYZ
54, 58, 68
LUV
81, -8, -6
HWB
196, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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