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
BDCBD9
RGB
189, 203, 217
HSL
210, 27%, 80%
HSB
210, 13%, 85%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -3, -9
LCH
81, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 248
XYZ
55, 59, 74
LUV
81, -8, -13
HWB
210, 74%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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