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
BDCBD3
RGB
189, 203, 211
HSL
202, 20%, 78%
HSB
202, 10%, 83%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 17
LAB
81, -4, -6
LCH
81, 7, 237
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 233
XYZ
54, 58, 70
LUV
81, -8, -8
HWB
202, 74%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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