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
BDCBDB
RGB
189, 203, 219
HSL
212, 29%, 80%
HSB
212, 14%, 86%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 14
LAB
81, -3, -10
LCH
81, 10, 255
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 252
XYZ
55, 59, 75
LUV
81, -8, -14
HWB
212, 74%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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