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
BDCCD5
RGB
189, 204, 213
HSL
203, 22%, 79%
HSB
203, 11%, 84%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -4, -6
LCH
81, 7, 238
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 234
XYZ
55, 59, 71
LUV
81, -9, -9
HWB
203, 74%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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