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
BDCBD1
RGB
189, 203, 209
HSL
198, 18%, 78%
HSB
198, 10%, 82%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -4, -5
LCH
81, 6, 229
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 225
XYZ
54, 58, 69
LUV
81, -8, -6
HWB
198, 74%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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